Roman Mashkov
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Roman Spiridonovich Mashkov (Russian: Рома́н Спиридо́нович Машко́в; September 24, 1922 – July 22, 1971) was the commander of a Soviet reconnaissance platoon during World War II. He was awarded the Soviet Union's highest award for military valour, the Hero of the Soviet Union.[1]
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Roman Mashkov | |
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Native name | Russian: Роман Спиридонович Машков |
Born | (1922-09-24)September 24, 1922 Bolshiye Goly in Irkutsk Oblast, USSR[1] |
Died | July 22, 1971(1971-07-22) (aged 48) Novokhopyorsk in Voronezh Oblast, USSR[1] |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Red Army |
Years of service | 1942–45 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Commander of the intelligence platoon of 5th motorized infantry brigade of 5th Tank Corps, 2nd Baltic Front |
Battles/wars | Attack on Ērgļi railway station[1] |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union Order of Lenin Order of the Red Star |
Other work | Was engaged in country work in collective farm[1] |
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