Morris Cohen (spy)

Morris Cohen
Born(1910-07-02)July 2, 1910[1]
Harlem, New York City, U.S.[1]
DiedJune 23, 1995(1995-06-23) (aged 84)[1]
Moscow, Russia[1]
NationalityAmerican
Alma materMississippi State University Columbia University
SpouseLona Cohen
AwardsOrder of the Red Banner, Order of Friendship of Nations, Hero of the Russian Federation[1]
Espionage activity
AllegianceUSSR
Service years1939–1961 (arrest)
CodenamePeter Kroger (while in the UK)

Morris Cohen (Russian: Моррис Генрихович Коэн, Morris Genrikhovich Koen; July 2, 1910 – June 23, 1995), also known by his alias Peter Kroger, was an American convicted of espionage for the Soviet Union. His wife Lona was also an agent.[2] They became spies because of their communist beliefs.

  1. ^ a b c d e Моррис Коэн. svr.gov.ru
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