Yevsei Grigorievich Vainrub (Russian: Евсе́й Григо́рьевич Вайнруб; 15 May [O.S. 2 May] 1909 in Barysaw, Russian Empire – 20 March 2003 in Ashdod, Israel) was a Soviet Colonel during World War II, Commander of the 219th Tank Brigade, Hero of the Soviet Union. He was an older brother of Hero of the Soviet Union Matvei Vainrub.[1]
Yevsei Grigorievich Vainrub | |
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Native name | Евсей Григорьевич Вайнруб |
Born | 15 May [O.S. 2 May] 1909 Barysaw, Russian Empire |
Died | 20 March 2003 (aged 93) Ashdod, Israel |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service | Red Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
References
edit- ^ "Вайнруб Евсей Григорьевич" [Vainrub Evsei Grigorievich]. www.warheroes.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2016-01-21.