Nikolay Krylov (marshal)
| Nikolay Ivanovich Krylov | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
29 April 1903 Balashov Uyezd, Saratov Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died |
9 February 1972 (aged 68) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
Nikolai Ivanovich Krylov (Russian: Никола́й Ива́нович Крыло́в; April 29, 1903 – February 9, 1972) was a Russian Marshal of the Soviet Union (from 1962). He was commander of the Strategic Missile Troops from 1963 to 1972.[1]
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).[1]
Honours and awards
Krylov received the following honours and awards.[1]
- 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)
References
- 1 2 3 "Nikolay Ivanovich Krylov". Герои страны ("Heroes of the Country") (in Russian).
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