Mikhail Fomichyov

Mikhail Georgievich Fomichyov
Native name
Михаил Георгиевич Фомичёв
Born8 October [O.S. 25 September] 1911
Sloboda, Likhvinsky Uyezd, Kaluga Governorate, Russian Empire
Died18 November 1987 (aged 76)
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service / branchRed Army
Years of service1933–1972
RankGeneral-lieutenant
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union (twice)

Mikhail Georgievich Fomichyov (Russian: Михаи́л Гео́ргиевич Фомичёв; 8 October [O.S. 25 September] 1911 – 18 November 1987) was a tank officer during World War II who was twice awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.