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Soviet komkor (corps commander)
Dmitry Fesenko | |
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Native name | Дмитрий Семёнович Фесенко |
Born | September 1895Pyatigorsk, North Caucasus, Russian Empire |
Died | 15 October 1937 (aged 42)Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | Russian EmpireSoviet Union |
Branch | Imperial Russian ArmySoviet Red Army |
Years of service | 1915–1917 (Russian Empire)1918–1937 (Soviet Union) |
Rank | Komkor |
Dmitry Semyonovich Fesenko (Russian: Дмитрий Семёнович Фесенко; September 1895 – 15 October 1937) was a Soviet Komkor (corps commander). He was born in present-day Stavropol Krai. He fought for the Imperial Russian Army during World War I before going over to the Bolsheviks during the subsequent Civil War. He was a recipient of the Order of the Red Banner. During the Great Purge, he was arrested on 18th of July, 1937 and later executed at Kommunarka.
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