Vladimir Kirpichnikov (general)

Vladimir Vasilevich Kirpichnikov
General Kirpichnikov in captivity.
Born(1903-07-07)7 July 1903
Simbirsk, Simbirsk Governorate, Russian Empire
Died10 October 1950(1950-10-10) (aged 47)
Moscow, Soviet Union
AllegianceSoviet Union
Years of service1922–1941
RankMajor general
UnitInfantry
Commands43rd Rifle Division
Battles / wars
AwardsOrder of the Red Star
Order of the Red Banner

Vladimir Vasilevich Kirpichnikov (Russian: Владимир Васильевич Кирпичников; 7 July 1903 – 10 October 1950) was a Soviet general of the Red Army. During World War II he served as commander of 43rd Rifle Division. Kirpichnikov was the only Soviet general captured by the Finnish Army. In 1950, he was convicted of treason and shot.