Ivan Chernyakhovsky
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Ivan Danilovich Chernyakhovsky (Russian: Иван Данилович Черняховский; Ukrainian: Іван Данилович Черняховський; 29 June [O.S. 16 June] 1907 – 18 February 1945) was the youngest-ever Soviet General of the army. For his leadership during World War II he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union twice. He died from wounds received outside Königsberg at age 37 while in command of the 3rd Belorussian Front.
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Ivan Danilovich Chernyakhovsky | |
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Native name | Иван Данилович Черняховский |
Born | 29 June [O.S. 16 June] 1907 Oksanyna, Umansky Uyezd, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire (located within Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine) |
Died | 18 February 1945 (aged 37) Mehlsack, East Prussia, Nazi Germany (present-day Pieniężno, Poland) |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Red Army |
Years of service | 1924–1945 |
Rank | General of the Army |
Commands held | 28th Tank Division 241st Rifle Division 18th Tank Corps 60th Army 3rd Belorussian Front |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (twice) |
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