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Rogov, Aleksey

Date of birth:
January 22nd, 1913 (Tula, Russian Empire)
Date of death:
October 8th, 1941
Buried on:
Memorial Paratroopers & Grave Aleksey Rogov
Nationality:
Soviet

Biography

Captain pilot Aleksey Rogov crashed his damaged airplane into the bridge at Kolykhmanovo to hinder the German Army.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Kapitan (Captain)
Unit:
40th Bomber Aviation Regiment, 4th Bomber Air Division
Awarded on:
October 22nd, 1941
"For exemplary performance of command assignments at the front in the struggle against the Nazi invaders and for displaying courage and heroism"

Posthumously awarded
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Kapitan (Captain)
Unit:
40th Bomber Aviation Regiment, 4th Bomber Air Division
Awarded on:
October 22nd, 1941
Orden Lenina

Posthumously awarded, goes with the Gold Star

Sources

  • Photo: Public domain

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