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Ivan Sovetnikov

Ivan Gerasimovich Sovetnikov
Born June 13, 1897
Died February 1, 1957
Lviv, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union
Allegiance Soviet Union
Rank lieutenant general
Commands held 5th Army
Battles/wars Polish campaign

Ivan Gerasimovich Sovetnikov (Russian: Иван Герасимович Советников) (June 13, 1897 - February 1, 1957) was a Soviet military leader.

Commanded the 5th Army in the 1939 Polish campaign.

Ivan Sovetnikov was awarded two Orders of Lenin, four Orders of the Red Banner, and numerous medals.



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