Alexey Nemkov

Aleksey Vladimirovich Nemkov (; 30 March 1919 29 March 1972) was a Red Army captain during World War II and a Hero of the Soviet Union. Nemkov was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union and the Order of Lenin for his actions during the Berlin Offensive.

Early life Alexey Vladimirovich Nemkov was born on 30 March 1919 in Dzhankoy in the Crimean Socialist Soviet Republic to a working-class family. He graduated from eighth grade and became the assistant secretary of the Dzhankoy branch of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) in 1938. Nemkov became a member of the CPSU in 1939,

World War II Nemkov fought in combat from September 1941. In 1943, he graduated from a company commanders' course. Nemkov was awarded the Order of the Red Banner on the next day for his leadership during the fighting at Zalye, Brok, Poreba and the western bank of the Narew.

By March 1945, Nemkov was a battalion commander in the 118th Guards Rifle Regiment of the 37th Guards Rifle Division. The division fought in the capture of Danzig in late March. On 27 March, German troops launched counterattacks and were reportedly repulsed eleven times by Nemkov's battalion. Due to German losses, the battalion was able to break through the German lines and captured several districts in Danzig. During the fighting in Danzig from 23 to 28 March, Nemkov's battalion reportedly killed 215 and captured 130 German troops. On 29 June, Nemkov was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union and the Order of Lenin for his actions during the Oder crossing.

Postwar After the end of World War II, Nemkov was demobilized. He lived and worked in Dzhankoy and died on 29 March 1972. Nemkov was buried in Dzhankoy.