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Morukhov, Alexandr Sergeevich

Date of birth:
March 23rd, 1919 (Mitkovo/Smolensk, Soviet Union)
Date of death:
October 19th, 2001 (Moscow, Russia)
Nationality:
Soviet (1922-1991, People's Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
M-35, 8th Submarine Division, 2nd Submarine Brigade, Black Sea Fleet, Soviet Navy
Awarded on:
November 9th, 1942
"On 14 September 1942, the M-35 was on patrol duty, when it came under attack of an enemy aircraft. In that critical moment, the submarine failed to succefully dive and sank 100 meters. Thanks to the timely intervention of foreman Alexander Sergeevich Morukhov, the submarine did not reach a critical depth."
Orden Krasnogo Znameni
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 25th, 1944
Orden Otechestvennoi voiny 2 (1943-1945)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
M-113, 8th Submarine Division, 2nd Submarine Brigade, Black Sea Fleet, Soviet Navy
Awarded on:
July 22nd, 1944
"For exemplary performance of official duties, courage, steadfastness and dedication."
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"A participant of 34 military campaigns, (including 2 patrols)."
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"In September 1943, the M-113 was heavily damaged due to a naval mine as a piece of its bow was torn off. Comrade M.S. Morukhov created with his competent actions the conditions for a succesful struggle for the survivability of the M-113, which contributed to the early elimination of the consequences of the incident."
Medal
Awarded on:
June 16th, 1967
Orden Znak Pocheta
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
March 11th, 1985
Orden Otechestvennoi voiny 1 (1985)

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