Lado Shirinshayevich Davidov (18 August 1924 – 30 July 1987) was a Soviet soldier during the Second World War and Hero of the Soviet Union.[1]
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| Native name | Ладо Давыдов |
| Born | 18 August 1924 Vladikavkaz, USSR |
| Died | 30 July 1987 Moscow, USSR |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Service/ | Red Army |
| Years of service | 1942 — 1945 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 210th separate reconnaissance company |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union Order of Lenin Order of the Patriotic War, 1st Class Medal "For Courage" |
Biography edit
He was born in Vladikavkaz and was ethnically Assyrian.[2]
In 1944 he was awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union and was one of only two Assyrians to have received the title. He died in Moscow on 30 July 1987.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Давыдов Ладо Шириншаевич" [Davidov Lado Shirinshayevich]. www.warheroes.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2015-12-24.
- ^ a b Zinda 2 June 2005 "Zinda 2 June 2005". Zinda Magazine. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
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