Dmitry Gusev

Dmitry Sergeyevich Gusev (; 15 February 1915 – 2 June 1989) was a Red Army senior lieutenant who was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union and the Order of Lenin for his actions during the Lublin–Brest Offensive. At the time of the action, he was a platoon commander in the 134th Rifle Division.

Early life Dmitry Sergeyevich Gusev was born on 15 February 1915 in the village of Tyukovka in Novochopersk Uyezd of Voronezh Governorate to a peasant family. He graduated from five grades. He moved to Krasnoyarsk and became an electrician.

The division continued to advance and reached the Vistula by 29 July. Despite heavy German artillery fire, Gusev led his platoon across the Vistula. He then led his platoon into the battle for the expansion of what became known as the Puławy bridgehead. In conjunction with two rifle companies, Gusev's platoon captured the village of Lyutsimya from German troops. Gusev then prepared his platoon in positions to repulse counterattacks. The platoon reportedly repulsed 15 German counterattacks, reportedly killing more than 100 German soldiers and destroying up to 15 firing points. For his actions, Gusev was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union and the Order of Lenin on 24 March 1945.

The division then fought in the Berlin Offensive. It advanced from the Kustrin bridgehead and fought in the destruction of German units surrounded southeast of Berlin. On 22 April, Gusev led his platoon in repulsing two German counterattacks near the village of Wilmersdorf. His platoon reportedly killed 70 German soldiers. Gusev was seriously wounded in this battle but reportedly did not leave the battlefield. For his leadership, Gusev was awarded a second Order of the Red Banner on 18 June.

Postwar In 1946, Gusev was discharged as a senior lieutenant. He lived in Volgograd at the age of 72.