Nikolay Krylov (marshal)
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| Born | 29 April 1903 Balashov Uyezd, Saratov Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 9 February 1972 (aged 68) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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.
During World War II, was chief of staff of the 62nd Army (1942-1943) and commanded the 5th Army (1943-1945). Following the war, he also commanded the Far Eastern (1947-1953), Leningrad (1957-1960) and Moscow Military Districts (1960-1963).
Krylov received the following honours and awards.
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