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Gurtyev, Leontiy Nikolayevich

Date of birth:
July 1st, 1891 (Shamakhi, Russian Empire)
Date of death:
August 3rd, 1943 (Kalinovka, Orel region, Soviet Union)
Buried on:
War Graves Trinity Cemetery
Nationality:
Soviet

Biography

Major General and Hero of the Soviet Union Leontity Gurtyev commanded the 308th Rifle Division. He was killed by a German mortar attack.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
General Major (Major General)
Unit:
308th Rifle Division, 3rd Army, Bryansk front
Awarded on:
August 27th, 1943

Posthumously awarded
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
General Major (Major General)
Unit:
308th Rifle Division, 3rd Army, Bryansk front
Awarded on:
August 27th, 1943

Goes with the Gold Star, posthumously awarded
Orden Lenina
Jubilee Medal

Sources

  • Photo: Public domain

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