Vladimir Kolpakchi
Vladimir Yakovlevich Kolpakchi (Russian: Владимир Яковлевич Колпакчи, Ukrainian: Колпакчи Володимир Якович) (* September 7, 1899, Kiev – † May 17, 1961, Moscow) was a Soviet General of the Army during World War II, Hero of the Soviet Union.
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| Born | 7 September 1899 Kiev, Russian empire |
| Died | 17 May 1961 (aged 61) Odessa, USSR |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Service/ | Red Army |
| Years of service | 1916 - 1961 |
| Rank | Army General |
| Commands held | 8th Rifle Division 12th Rifle Corps 18th Army 62nd Army 30th Army 63rd Army 69th Army Baku Military District 40th Army 1st Red Banner Army 6th Army Northern Military District |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Stalingrad, The Sacred War (World War 2) |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union Order of Suvorov |
He was the first commander of what became the famed Soviet 62nd Army, holding the post between July and August.
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