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Vasily Michurin

1916 – 2021

Belarusian colonel

Military officer
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About Vasily Michurin

Lived 1916 – 2021 (aged 105). Vasily Michurin was a Russian military officer.

Vasily Sergeyevich Michurin (; 15 July 1916 – 16 December 2021) was a Red Army man of the 13th Army and later a colonel in the Soviet Army. He was the last of the surviving Hero of the Soviet Union to receive this title for the Winter War and before the start of the Great Patriotic War.

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Important facts

Born
15 July 1916, Kuzmino
Birth century
20th century
Died
16 December 2021, Minsk
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
Soviet Union
Awards
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Red Banner; Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Star; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Medal "For the Capture of Königsberg"; Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"; Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class; Order of the Homeland Service 3rd Class
Also known as
Vasily Sergeyevich Michurin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vasily Michurin?

Belarusian colonel (1916–2021)

When was Vasily Michurin born?

Vasily Michurin was born on 15 July 1916 in Kuzmino.

When did Vasily Michurin die?

Vasily Michurin died on 16 December 2021 in Minsk.

What was Vasily Michurin's occupation?

Vasily Michurin was a military officer.

What nationality was Vasily Michurin?

Vasily Michurin was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vasily Michurin

· Wikidata: Q4298287

· DBpedia: Vasily Michurin

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