Fedir Dyachenko
| Fedir Trofymovych Dyachenko | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 16, 1917 |
| Died | August 8, 1995 (aged 86–87) |
| Allegiance |
 Soviet Union |
| Years of service | 1941 — 1962 |
| Rank |
Sergeant Major |
| Battles/wars | Great Patriotic War |
| Awards |
Hero of the Soviet Union Order of Lenin Order of the Patriotic War Order of the Red Star |
Fedir Trofymovych Dyachenko (Ukrainian: Дяченко Федір Трофимович; (June 16, 1917 - August 8, 1995), was a Ukrainian Soviet sniper during World War II, credited with as many as 423 (425) kills. He was born in the village of Velyki Krynky, (now it is Hlobyne Raion of Poltava Oblast).
Dyachenko was one of the most effective snipers in the Red Army during World War II. He was granted the status of Hero of the Soviet Union in 1944.
Literature
- The History of Sniping and Sharpshooting by Major John L Plaster, USAR
- Heroines of the Soviet Union 1941–45 Henry Sakaida (p. 20)
External links
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