Koptsov, Vasiliy Alekseyevich
- Date of birth:
- January 1st, 1904 (Tbilisi, Russian Empire)
- Date of death:
- March 3rd, 1943 (Southwestern Front, Soviet Union)
- Nationality:
- Soviet
Biography
Major General and Hero of the Soviet Union Vasiliy Koptsov was seriously injured during the defence of Kharkiv on 3 March 1943. He died a couple of hours later. Koptsov commanded the 15th Tank Corps.
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Medal "Zolotaya Zvezda" (Geroi Sovetskogo Soyuza)
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- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- 1939
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- August 31st, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- December 27th, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- 1943
Sources
- Photo: Public domain
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