Aleksandr Yunev

Aleksandr Petrovich Yunev (Russian: Александр Петрович Юнёв; 28 September 1924 – 18 February 1952) was a Red Army senior lieutenant and Hero of the Soviet Union.Yunev was awarded the title for his actions in Operation Spring Awakening for his part in repulsing numerous German attacks. Postwar, Yunev continued to serve in the army and died in 1952 as a result of his war wounds.

Early life Yunev was born on 28 September 1924 in Krasavka village in Fyodorovsky District, Saratov Oblast to a peasant family. He graduated from ninth grade and worked as a kolkhoz tractor driver.

World War II Yunev was drafted into the Red Army in 1942. He fought in World War II from August 1942. Yunev fought at the Battle of Stalingrad and the Battle of Kursk. Yunev became a machine gun platoon leader in the 2nd Guards Airborne Regiment of the 3rd Guards Airborne Division.

Later life In 1948, he graduated from the Tashkent Tank School and served in the Central Group of Forces. He died on 18 February 1952, a result of his war wounds. Yunev was buried in Vienna.

Streets in Krasavka and Mokrous were named for him.