Ivan Vasilievich Dubovoy | |
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Born | June 16, 1900 Starobilsk, Russian Empire |
Died | April 17, 1981 Korolyov, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/branch | Soviet Red Army |
Years of service | 1919–1955 |
Rank | Major general |
Battles/wars |
Russian Civil War World War II |
Ivan Vasilievich Dubovoy (June 16, 1900 – April 17, 1981) was a Soviet general who specialized in Armoured warfare. He was a Hero of the Soviet Union. He was born in modern Starobilsk Raion, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. He was a recipient of the Order of Lenin and the Order of the Red Banner. Dubovoy retired at the age of 55.