About Leonid Lesh
Lived 1862 – 1934 (aged 72). Leonid Lesh was a Russian military personnel.
Leonid Vilgelmovich Lesh (; 9 January 1862 – 28 August 1934) was an Imperial Russian Army commander. He served in the Boxer Rebellion, Russo Japanese War, and World War I.
Lesh took over command of the Third Army during the Gorlice–Tarnów offensive.
After the October Revolution, he sided with the White movement during the Russian Civil War. With the defeat of the White movement, he evacuated from Odessa on 25 January 1920 and emigrated to Yugoslavia. He died in Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia.
Awards Gold Sword for Bravery Order of Saint George, 4th degree Order of Saint George, 3rd degree Order of the White Eagle (Russian Empire) Order of Saint Anna, 1st class Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov), 1st class Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov), 3rd class
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Who was Leonid Lesh?
Russian general (1862–1934)
When was Leonid Lesh born?
Leonid Lesh was born on 9 January 1862 in Smolensk Governorate.
When did Leonid Lesh die?
Leonid Lesh died on 28 August 1934 in Dubrovnik.
What was Leonid Lesh's occupation?
Leonid Lesh was a military personnel.
What nationality was Leonid Lesh?
Leonid Lesh was Russian.
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