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.
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| Native name | Яков Николаевич Федоренко |
| Born | 22 October [O.S. 10 October] 1896 Tsareborisovo, Kharkov Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 26 March 1947 (aged 50) Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance |   |
| Service/ | Tank Troops |
| Rank | Marshal of Armored Troops |
| Unit | Main Armoured Directorate |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Four Order of Lenin |
Life
Yakov Fedorenko was born in Tsareborisovo, on October 22, 1896. He was the son of a stevedore.
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
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References
- 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.
- "Fedorenko, Iakov Nikolaevich". Generals.dk. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
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