Nikolay Krylov (marshal)
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During World War II, was chief of staff of the 62nd Army (1942-1943) and commanded the 5th Army (1943-1945). Following the war, he also commanded the Far Eastern (1947-1953), Leningrad (1957-1960) and Moscow Military Districts (1960-1963).
Honours and awards
- Twice Hero of the Soviet Union
- Fours Orders of Lenin
- Order of the October Revolution
- Order of Suvorov 1st class
- Order of Kutuzov 1st class
- Medal "For the Defence of Odessa"
- Medal "For the Defence of Sevastopol"
- Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"
- Medal "For the Capture of Königsberg"
- Commander of the Order of the Legion of Honour (France)
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