Fyodor Okhlopkov
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Matveyevich and the family name is Okhlopkov.
Fyodor Matveyevich Okhlopkov (Russian: Фёдор Матве́евич Охло́пков; 3 March 1908 – 28 May 1968) was a Soviet sniper during World War II credited with 429 kills. Nominated for the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1944 after tallying his first 420 sniper kills but rejected for unclear reasons, he was belatedly awarded the title in May 1965 over twenty years later to coincide with the anniversary of Victory Day.
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Fyodor Matveyevich Okhlopkov | |
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Born | 3 March 1908 Krest-Khaldzhay, Russian Empire |
Died | 28 May 1968(1968-05-28) (aged 60) Krest-Khaldzhay, Yakut ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Infantry |
Years of service | 1941 – 1945 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 234th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
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