Vasily Shatilov
Soviet Army colonel general (1902–1995) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vasily Mitrofanovich Shatilov (Russian: Васи́лий Митрофа́нович Шати́лов; 17 February 1902 – 16 February 1995) was a Soviet Army colonel general who commanded the 150th Rifle Division, credited with the capture of the Reichstag during the Battle of Berlin.
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Vasily Shatilov | |
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Born | (1902-02-17)17 February 1902 Kalmek, Voronezh Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | 16 February 1995(1995-02-16) (aged 92) Moscow, Russia |
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Allegiance | Soviet Union (1924–1964) |
Years of service | 1924–1964 |
Rank | Colonel General |
Commands held | 150th Rifle Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union Order of Lenin (2) Order of the Red Banner (3) Order of Kutuzov 2nd Class (2) Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class Order of the October Revolution Order of the Red Star |
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