Aleksandr Yunev
| Aleksandr Petrovich Yunev | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Александр Петрович Юнёв |
| Born |
28 September 1924 Krasavka village, Fyodorovsky District, Saratov Oblast |
| Died | 18 February 1952 |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Service/branch | Red Army |
| Years of service | 1942-? |
| Rank | Senior lieutenant |
| Unit | 3rd Guards Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
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Aleksandr Petrovich Yunev (Russian: Александр Петрович Юнёв; 28 September 1924-18 February 1952) was a Red Army Senior lieutenant and Hero of the Soviet Union.[1][2][3]
Early life
Yunev was born on 28 September 1924 in Krasavka village in Fyodorovsky District, Saratov Oblast. [2]
World War II
He fought in World War II from August 1942. He fought at the Battle of Stalingrad and the Battle of Kursk. [2]He was wounded five times. [2] Yunev was a machine gun platoon leader in the 2nd Guards Airborne Regiment of the 3rd Guards Airborne Division. [2] He joined the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1944.[3] During Operation Spring Awakening, Yunev distinguished himself.[2][3]
On 7 March 1945, the platoon took up defensive positions near the village of Sheregeyesh, west of Lake Balaton. After a ten-minute artillery bombardment, two German battalions and seven tanks attacked the positions. [2]Yunev's machine gun fire killed numerous German soldiers, repulsing the attack. [2]On 10 March, Yunev and his platoon repulsed another counterattack, killing 83 German soldiers. [2] On 13 March, he was wounded.[2]
On 29 June 1945, Yunev was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for his actions, as well as the Order of Lenin.[1]
Later life
In 1948, he graduated from the Tashkent Tank School and served in the Central Group of Forces.[3] He died on 18 February 1952, a result of his war wounds.[2] Yunev was buried in Vienna.[2]
A street in Krasavka is named for him.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Память народа :: Документ о награде :: Юнев Александр Петрович, Герой Советского Союза (Орден Ленина и медаль «Золотая звезда»)". pamyat-naroda.ru. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Юнев Александр Петрович". www.warheroes.ru. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Библиотека - Люди и книги". www.az-libr.ru. Retrieved 2015-09-20.