Ivan Nemtsev

Ivan Spiridonovich Nemtsev (May 24, 1923, Bystrovka, Turkestan ASSR - December 13, 1997, Bishkek) - was a lieutenant colonel of the Soviet Army, participant in the Great Patriotic War, and a Hero of the Soviet Union (1943).

Biography

Ivan Nemtsev was born on May 24, 1923 in the village of Bystrovka (now the city of Kemin in the Chui region of Kyrgyzstan ). After finishing ten classes of the school, he worked at a mine in the village of Ak-Tuz. In March 1942, the Germans were called up for service in the Workers and Peasants' Red Army.[1]

By August 1943, Sergeant Ivan Nemtsev commanded the machine gun department of the 548th Infantry Regiment of the 116th Infantry Division of the 53rd Army of the Steppe Front . He distinguished himself during the Battle of Kursk.[1]

By decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of November 1, 1943, for "exemplary performance of command missions at the front of the battle against the German invaders and shown courage and heroism", Sergeant Ivan Nemtsev was awarded the high title of Hero of the Soviet Union with the award of the Order of Lenin and the Golden Star medal.

Death and legacy

He died on December 13, 1997, was buried in the South-West cemetery of Bishkek. He was also awarded the Order of the Patriotic War of the 1st degree and a number of medals were placed on the street of his village.[1]

References

1. "Немцев Иван Спиридонович". www.warheroes.ru. Retrieved 2020-05-24.