About Stepan Akimov
Lived 1896 – 1941 (aged 45). Stepan Akimov was a Russian military personnel.
Stepan Dmitrievich Akimov (; 1896 – October 29, 1941) was a Soviet general and army commander.
He was born in what is now Pskov Oblast. He fought in the Imperial Russian Army in World War I before going over to the Bolsheviks.
During World War II, he commanded the 48th Army (August 4-31, 1941) and the 43rd Army (October 10–29, 1941). He died in a plane crash on October 29, 1941, near the village of Golodyaevka, Penza Region.
He was a recipient of the Order of Lenin, the Order of the Red Banner, and the Order of the Red Star. He also received the Jubilee Medal "XX Years of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army".
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Who was Stepan Akimov?
Soviet general (1896–1941)
When was Stepan Akimov born?
Stepan Akimov was born on 11 January 1896 in Kholmsky Uyezd.
When did Stepan Akimov die?
Stepan Akimov died on 29 October 1941 in Dubrovka.
What was Stepan Akimov's occupation?
Stepan Akimov was a military personnel.
What nationality was Stepan Akimov?
Stepan Akimov was Russian.
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