Mikhail Petrovich Apalkov
Mikhail Petrovich Apalkov (Russian: Михаил Петрович Апальков; b. 12 November 1925, Trunovskoye – d. 25 March 2013, Stavropol Krai) was a decorated Russian soldier who fought on the Eastern Front of World War II. He was awarded the Order of Glory four times.
Mikhail Petrovich Apalkov | |
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Native name | Михаил Петрович Апальков |
Born | November 12, 1925 Trunovskoye, Stavropol Krai, RSFSR |
Died | March 25, 2013 87) | (aged
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Red Army |
Years of service | 1943–1948 |
Battles/wars | Eastern Front of World War II |
At the time he was awarded the Order of Glory 1st Degree, Apalkov a reconnaissance officer of the 110th Guards Rifle Regiment.
Early life
Mikhail Petrovich Apalkov was born on 12 November 1925 in Trunovskoye, Stavropol Krai, in the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
Military service
Apalkov volunteered for service in the Red Army in late 1943 and arrived at the front in February 1944.
On 25 August 1944, Apalkov found himself behind a German position north of Warsaw, and captured it. For this action, he was awarded the Order of Glory 3rd Degree. He was slated to receive it again on 12 September 1944.
Apalkov captured four German soldiers and killed two more after capturing their trench, near Modlin, on 17 January 1945. He subsequently received the Order of Glory 2nd Degree on 8 February 1945. For the capture of another German trench, in East Prussia, on 18 March 1945, Apalkov was ordered the Order of Glory 1st Degree on 29 June 1945. With that commendation, by order of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, Apalkov was a full member of the Order of Glory.
Apalkov continued to serve in the Red Army until 1948.
Later life
From 1956 to 1963, and again from 1964 to 1975, Apalkov worked for the government of the town of Arzgir.