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Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov

1918 – 1993

Hero of the Soviet Union

Military officer
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About Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov

Lived 1918 – 1993 (aged 74). Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov was a Russian military officer.

Nikolai Alekseevich Naydyonov (; 9 November 1918 — 10 February 1993) was a Soviet flying ace during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 24 August 1943 for his initial victories, by the end of the war his tally stood at an estimated 18 solo and four shared shootdowns.

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Important facts

Born
9 November 1918, Topchikha
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 February 1993, Kharkiv
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
Soviet Union
Education
Stalingrad Military Aviation School of Pilots
Awards
Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Banner; Order of Alexander Nevsky; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of the Red Star; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"; Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"; Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Also known as
Nikolai Alekseevich Naydyonov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov?

Hero of the Soviet Union

When was Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov born?

Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov was born on 9 November 1918 in Topchikha.

When did Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov die?

Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov died on 10 February 1993 in Kharkiv.

What was Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov's occupation?

Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov was a military officer.

What nationality was Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov?

Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikolay Alekseyevich Naydyonov

· Wikidata: Q16448028

· DBpedia: Nikolai Naydyonov

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