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Kuznetsov, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich

Date of birth:
November 7th, 1915 (Nokshino, Russian Empire)
Date of death:
August 21st, 1942 (Dubovoy, Stalingrad Oblast, Soviet Union)
Buried on:
Mass Grave Soviet Soldiers Height 180.9
Nationality:
Soviet (1922-1991, People's Republic)

Biography

Captain Aleksandr Kuznetsov's unit repelled 17 enemy attacks, destroying 11 tanks and armoured vehicles. He personally knocked out three tanks, but was mortally wounded and died of his wounds shortly after.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 12th, 1942

Posthumously awarded
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 12th, 1942

Posthumously awarded
Orden Lenina

Sources

  • Photo: Public domain