Kosonogov, Lev Vasilyevich
- Date of birth:
- June 19th, 1904 (Srednegoveyny, Kamensky District, Rostov Region, Russia)
- Date of death:
- November 17th, 1943 (Kerch Strait, Soviet Union)
- Nationality:
- Soviet
Biography
Major General and Hero of the Soviet Union Lev Kosnogov was killed when his boat struck a sea mine on 17 November 1943. He commanded the 117th Guards Rifle Division.
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Medal "Zolotaya Zvezda" (Geroi Sovetskogo Soyuza)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- General Major (Major General)
- Unit:
- 117th Guards Rifle Division, 18th Army, North-Caucasian Front
- Awarded on:
- May 16th, 1944
Posthumously awarded
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- General Major (Major General)
- Unit:
- 117th Guards Rifle Division, 18th Army, North-Caucasian Front
- Awarded on:
- May 16th, 1944
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)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- Photo: Public domain
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