Gavriil Zhukov
Gavriil Vasilyevich Zhukov (Russian: Гаврии́л Васи́льевич Жу́ков; March 24, 1899- January 8, 1957) was a Soviet naval commander who served in both the Spanish Civil War and the Second World War.
Gavriil Zhukov | |
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| Born | 24 March 1899 Bereyozovy Gai, Samara Oblast, Russian Empire |
| Died | 8 January 1957 (aged 57) Odessa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Service/ | Soviet Navy |
| Years of service | 1918–1950 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral (1944) |
| Commands held | Odessa Defense Region |
| Battles/wars | Russian Civil War Spanish Civil War World War II |
| Awards | Order of Lenin (3) Order of the Red Banner (4) Order of Nakhimov Medal "For the Defence of Odessa" |
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