Lado Davidov
Lado Shirinshayevich Davidov (August 18, 1924 - July 30, 1987) was a Soviet soldier during the Second World War and Hero of the Soviet Union.[1]
Lado Davidov | |
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Native name | Ладо Давыдов |
Born | 18 August 1924 Vladikavkaz, USSR |
Died | 30 July 1987 Moscow, USSR |
Allegiance | |
Service/ | Red Army |
Years of service | 1942 — 1945 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 210th separate reconnaissance company |
Battles/wars | World War II
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Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union Order of Lenin Order of the Patriotic War, 1st Class Medal "For Courage" |
Biography
He was born in Vladikavkaz, his parents were Assyrians.[2]
In 1944 he was awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union and was one of only two Assyrians to have received the title. He died in Moscow on 30 July 1987.
References
- "Давыдов Ладо Шириншаевич" [Davidov Lado Shirinshayevich]. www.warheroes.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2015-12-24.
- Zinda 2 June 2005
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