Vladimir Kolpakchi

Vladimir Yakovlevich Kolpakchi (Russian: Владимир Яковлевич Колпакчи, Ukrainian: Колпакчи Володимир Якович) (* September 7, 1899, Kiev  May 17, 1961, Moscow) was a Soviet General of the Army during World War II, Hero of the Soviet Union.

Vladimir Kolpakchi
Born7 September 1899
Kiev, Russian empire
Died17 May 1961(1961-05-17) (aged 61)
Odessa, USSR
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service/branchRed Army
Years of service1916 - 1961
RankArmy General
Commands held8th Rifle Division
12th Rifle Corps
18th Army
62nd Army
30th Army
63rd Army
69th Army
Baku Military District
40th Army
1st Red Banner Army
6th Army
Northern Military District
Battles/warsBattle of Stalingrad, The Sacred War (World War 2)
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union Order of Suvorov

He was the first commander of what became the famed Soviet 62nd Army, holding the post between July and August.

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