Yevgeny Obukhov

Yevgeny Mikhailovich Obukhov
Native name
Евгений Михайлович Обухов
Born1921
Malga village, Okhansky Uyezd, Perm Governorate, RSFSR
Died13 March 1944
Maloye Fomkino village, Pskov Oblast, Soviet Union
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service/branchRed Army
Years of service1942–1944
RankSergeant
Unit253rd Rifle Division
Battles/wars
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union

Yevgeny Mikhailovich Obukhov (Russian: Евге́ний Миха́йлович Обу́хов; 1921 – 13 March 1944) was a Red Army sergeant and Hero of the Soviet Union. Obukhov was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union and the Order of Lenin for his actions during the Battle of the Dnieper. He was killed in action a short time later.[1]

  1. ^ "Yevgeny Obukhov". Герои страны ("Heroes of the Country") (in Russian).