Dmitry Medvedev (lieutenant general)
Dmitry Medvedev | |
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| Birth name | Dmitry Aleksandrovich Medvedev |
| Born | September 21, 1918 Uzlovaya, Tula Oblast, RSFSR |
| Died | November 26, 1992 (aged 74) Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Soviet Air Forces (1935–1961) Strategic Rocket Forces (1961–1965) |
| Years of service | 1935–1975 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands | 486th Fighter Aviation Regiment 7th Separate Guards Missile Corps |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Dmitry Aleksandrovich Medvedev (Russian: Дмитрий Александрович Медведев; 21 September 1918 – 26 November 1992) was a Soviet Air Forces Lieutenant general and Hero of the Soviet Union. During World War II, Medvedev was credited with 14 victories. He also fought in the Battles of Khalkhin Gol and the Winter War. After World War II, Medvedev served in the Strategic Rocket Forces as commander of the 7th Separate Guards Missile Corps.