Yakov Fedorenko

Yakov Nikolayevich Fedorenko (Russian: Яков Николаевич Федоренко; 22 October [O.S. 10 October] 1896 – 26 March 1947) was a Soviet marshal and commander during World War II.

Yakov Fedorenko
Native name
Яков Николаевич Федоренко
Born22 October [O.S. 10 October] 1896
Tsareborisovo, Kharkov Governorate, Russian Empire
Died26 March 1947 (aged 50)
Moscow, Soviet Union
Allegiance 1915 – 1917
1918 – 1947
Service/branchTank Troops
RankMarshal of Armored Troops
UnitMain Armoured Directorate
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsFour Order of Lenin

Life

Yakov Fedorenko was born in Tsareborisovo, on October 22, 1896. He was the son of a stevedore.

He died in Moscow on March 26, 1947.[1]

Career

In 1915, during World War I, he was drafted into the Russian Navy. He also participated in October Revolution.[1]

He joined the Red Army in 1918. In the 1920s, he completed the Higher Artillery Command School, and commanded multiple battalions and regiments.

On June 4, 1940, he became the Lieutenant-General of the Tank Troops. On January 1, 1940, he became a Colonel-General of the Tank Troops. On February 21, 1944, he became Marshal of the Tank Troops.[2]

Ranks

Source:[2]

  • November 26, 1935, he was given the Kombrig rank.
  • November 4, 1939, he was given the Komdiv rank.
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References
  1. Dowling, Timothy C. (2 December 2014). Russia at War: From the Mongol Conquest to Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Beyond. ABC-CLIO. p. 276. ISBN 978-1-59884-948-6.
  2. "Fedorenko, Iakov Nikolaevich". Generals.dk. Retrieved 24 June 2020.


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