Sergei Efimovich Gribov (Russian: Сергей Ефимович Грибов; 17 July 1895 – 29 July 1938) was a Soviet komkor (corps commander). He fought in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I before going over to the Bolsheviks during the subsequent civil war. He was a recipient of the Order of the Red Banner. He commanded forces in the North Caucasus region. During the Great Purge, he was arrested on 28 January 1938 and later executed. After the death of Joseph Stalin, he was rehabilitated in 1956.
Sergei Efimovich Gribov | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 July 1895 Russian Empire |
| Died | 29 July 1938 (aged 43) Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire Soviet Union |
| Service | Imperial Russian Army Soviet Red Army |
| Rank | Komkor |
| Commands | North Caucasus Military District |
| Battles / wars | World War I Russian Civil War |
Bibliography
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