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Martynov, Ivan Stepanovich

Date of birth:
January 20th, 1925 (Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk region, Soviet Union)
Date of death:
October 17th, 1943 (Vyshgorodsky district, Kiev region, Soviet Union)
Nationality:
Soviet (1922-1991, People's Republic)

Biography

Missing in action. Awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union title on the day of his death. He was never able to receive the award.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
6th Infantry Company, 212th Guards Rifle Regiment, 75th Guards Rifle Division, 30th Rifle Corps, 60th Army, Central front
Awarded on:
October 17th, 1943

For merit during the crossing of the Dnieper river.
Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Goes with the Gold Star
Orden Lenina

Sources

  • Photo: Public domain

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