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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Medal "Zolotaya Zvezda" (Geroi Sovetskogo Soyuza)
- 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
- 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
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- Photo: Public domain
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