Lado Davidov

Lado Davidov
Native name
Ладо Давыдов
Born18 August 1924
Vladikavkaz, USSR
Died30 July 1987
Moscow, USSR
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service / branchRed Army
Years of service1942–1945
RankSergeant
Unit210th separate reconnaissance company
Battles / wars
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union
Order of Lenin
Order of the Patriotic War, 1st Class
Medal "For Courage"

Lado Shirinshayevich Davidov (18 August 1924 – 30 July 1987) was a Soviet soldier during the Second World War and Hero of the Soviet Union.[1]

Biography

He was born in Vladikavkaz and was ethnically Assyrian.[2]

In 1944 he was awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union and was one of only two Assyrians to have received the title. He died in Moscow on 30 July 1987.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Давыдов Ладо Шириншаевич" [Davidov Lado Shirinshayevich]. www.warheroes.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2015-12-24.
  2. ^ a b Zinda 2 June 2005 "Zinda 2 June 2005". Zinda Magazine. Retrieved August 1, 2020. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)


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