| Matvei Ivanovich Vasilenko | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 25, 1888 |
| Died | July 1, 1937 |
| Place of birth | Russian Empire |
| Place of death | Soviet Union |
| Allegiance |
Russian Empire Soviet Union |
| Service/branch |
Imperial Russian Army Soviet Red Army |
| Rank | Komkor |
| Commands held | 45th Rifle Division |
| Battles/wars |
World War I Russian Civil War Polish-Soviet War |
Matvei Ivanovich Vasilenko (November 25, 1888 – July 1, 1937) was a Soviet komkor (corps commander). He fought in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I before going over to the Bolsheviks in the subsequent civil war. He also fought in the war against Poland. 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 March 11, 1937. On June 26, 1937, Vasilenko's name appeared on an execution list signed by Joseph Stalin, Lazar Kaganovich, Kliment Voroshilov, Andrei Zhdanov and Anastas Mikoyan. He was later executed. In 1956, he was rehabilitated.
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