| Andrei Sazontov | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1894 |
| Died | August 26, 1938 |
| Place of birth | Vyatka Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Place of death | Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance |
Russian Empire Soviet Union |
| Service/branch |
Imperial Russian Army Soviet Red Army |
| Rank | Komkor |
| Commands held |
13th Rifle Corps 4th Rifle Corps |
| Battles/wars |
World War I Russian Civil War |
Andrei Sazontov (1894 - August 26, 1938) was a Soviet komkor (corps commander). He fought for the Imperial Russian Army during World War I before going over to the Bolsheviks. He was a recipient of the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of the Red Star. During the Great Purge, he was arrested on May 26, 1938 and executed three months later at Kommunarka.
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