Nikolay Krylov (marshal)
Nikolai Ivanovich Krylov (Russian: Никола́й Ива́нович Крыло́в; April 29, 1903 – February 9, 1972) was a Russian Marshal of the Soviet Union (from 1962). He was commander of the Strategic Missile Troops from 1963 to 1972.[1]
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| Born | 29 April 1903 Balashovsky Uyezd, Saratov Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 9 February 1972 (aged 68) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Rank |  Marshal of the Soviet Union |
| Commands held | 21st Army 5th Army Far Eastern Military District 15th Army Ural Military District Leningrad Military District Moscow Military District |
| Children | Yuriy Boris Lydia |
During World War II, was chief of staff of the 62nd Army (1942–1943) and commanded the 21st Army and 5th Army (1943–1945). Following the war, he also commanded the Far Eastern (1947–1953), Ural (1956–1957) , Leningrad (1957–1960) and Moscow Military Districts (1960–1963).[1]
Krylov became Marshal of the Soviet Union on April 28, 1962.
Honours and awards
Krylov received the following honours and awards.[1]
- Twice Hero of the Soviet Union
- Fours Orders of Lenin
- Order of the October Revolution
- Order of Suvorov 1st class
- Order of Kutuzov 1st class
- Medal "For the Defence of Odessa"
- Medal "For the Defence of Sevastopol"
- Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"
- Medal "For the Capture of Königsberg"
- Commander of the Order of the Legion of Honour (France)
References
- "Nikolay Ivanovich Krylov". warheroes.ru (in Russian).
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