Sergei Aleshkov
Sergei Aleshkov | |
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Sergei receiving an award for his actions in 1943 | |
| Native name | Сергей Алёшков |
| Born | February 15, 1936 Gryn, Kaluga Oblast (Soviet Union) |
| Died | February 1, 1990 (aged 53) Chelyabinsk (Soviet Union) |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Stalingrad |
Sergei Andreyevich Aleshkov (also Alyoshkov; Russian: Сергей Андреевич Алёшков, 15 February 1936 – 1 February 1990) was a Soviet soldier, adopted "Son of the Regiment", and the youngest to serve in World War II at 6 years old.