Vladimir Kolpakchi
| Vladimir Kolpakchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 September 1899 Kiev, Russian empire |
| Died | 17 May 1961 (aged 61) Moscow, USSR |
| Allegiance |
 Soviet Union
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| Service/branch | Red Army |
| Years of service | 1916 - 1961 |
| Rank | Army General |
| Commands held |
8th Rifle Division |
| Awards |
 
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8th Rifle Division
62nd Army
30th Army
63rd Army
69th Army
Baku Military District
40th Army
1st Red Banner Army
6th Army
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. He was the first commander of what became the famed Soviet 62nd Army, holding the post between July and August.
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