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Yosseliani, Yaroslav Konstantinovich

Date of birth:
February 29th, 1912 (Lahiri, Russian Empire)
Date of death:
March 23rd, 1978 (Tbilisi, Georgia)
Nationality:
Soviet (1922-1991, People's Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Kapitan 3 ranga (Captain 3rd Class)
Unit:
M-111, 8th Submarine Division, 2nd Submarine Brigade, Black Sea Fleet, Soviet Navy
Awarded on:
May 16th, 1944
"From late November 1943 until the end of 1943, Captain 3rd rank Yosseliani participated in 11 military campaigns as commander of M-111. In this period, he sank a total of 12 enemy ships, including two transports and a ... with a total displacement of about 14.000 tonnage.

For exemplary fulfillment of combat missions on the frontline against the German invaders and shown courafe and herosm."

No. 3895
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Kapitan 3 ranga (Captain 3rd Class)
Unit:
M-111, 8th Submarine Division, 2nd Submarine Brigade, Black Sea Fleet, Soviet Navy
Awarded on:
May 16th, 1944
Orden Lenina
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
B-4, Northern Fleet, Soviet Navy
Awarded on:
September 2nd, 1944
"In a short time, he mastered the managment of an unfamiliar ship and was able to perfectly train the crew."
Orden Nakhimova 2
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
B-4, Northern Fleet, Soviet Navy
Awarded on:
November 3rd, 1944
Medal
Awarded on:
1954
Orden Krasnogo Znameni

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