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Visaitov, Movlid

Date of birth:
May 13th, 1913 (Nadterechnoye, Russian Empire)
Date of death:
May 23rd, 1986 (Grozny, Soviet Union)
Nationality:
Soviet

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Kapitan (Captain)
Awarded on:
December 29th, 1941
Orden Krasnogo Znameni
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 6th, 1943
Orden Krasnoi Zvezdy
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 3rd, 1944
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Podpolkovnik (Lieutenant Colonel)
Awarded on:
February 17th, 1945
Orden Suvorova 3
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Podpolkovnik (Lieutenant Colonel)
Awarded on:
May 1945
"Lieutenant Colonel Visaitov committed heroic feats for the period from January 1 to May 2, 1945. He showed qualities of a skilled military leader, neglecting his own security during the battle which ended with the final defeat of the German army and Elbe meeting with American troops. The skill, valor and excellent performance of duties ensured the success of the military operation."
Legion of Merit - Commander (LoM - C)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Podpolkovnik (Lieutenant colonel)
Awarded on:
June 29th, 1945
Orden Lenina
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Polkovnik (Colonel)
Awarded on:
March 11th, 1985
Orden Otechestvennoi voiny 1
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Polkovnik (Colonel)
Awarded on:
May 5th, 1990

No. 11610. Posthumously awarded.
Medal
Rank:
Polkovnik (Colonel)
Awarded on:
May 5th, 1990

Nr. 460050. Awarded posthumously.
Orden Lenina
Medal

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