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Kuzmin, Matvey

Date of birth:
August 3rd, 1858 (Kurakino, Russian Empire)
Date of death:
February 14th, 1942 (Kurakino, Soviet Union)
Buried on:
Soviet War Cemetery Velikiye Luki
Nationality:
Soviet (1922-1991, People's Republic)

Biography

Mavey Kuzmin was a peasant who was shot dead by a German battalion commander on 14 February 1942, shortly after the battalion was ambushed (with the help of Kuzmin) by Soviet soldiers. Matvey Kuzmin is the oldest recipient of the Hero of the Soviet Union title.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Posthumously awarded.
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Goes with the Gold Star. Posthumously awarded.
Orden Lenina

Sources

  • Photo: Public domain