| Sergei A Mezheninov | |
|---|---|
| File:Mezheninov SA.jpg | |
| Born | January 19, 1890 |
| Died | September 28, 1937 |
| Place of birth | Russian Empire |
| Allegiance |
Russian Empire Soviet Union |
| Service/branch |
Imperial Russian Army Soviet Red Army |
| Years of service | 1918-1937 (Soviet Union) |
| Battles/wars |
World War I Russian Civil War |
Sergei A Mezheninov (January 19, 1890 - September 28, 1937) was a Soviet komkor (corps commander). He fought for the Imperial Russian Army during World War I before going over to the Bolsheviks during the subsequent civil war. During the Great Purge, Mezheninov was arrested after a failed suicide attempt on June 20, 1937. He was accused of spying for Nazi Germany, convicted and later executed.[1][2]
Awards[]
Russian Empire:
- Order of Saint Vladimir, 4th class
- Order of Saint Anna, 4th class
- Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class
Soviet Union:
References[]
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