Global InformationAfanasy Shilin information
Afanasy Petrovich Shilin | |
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| Native name | Афанасий Петрович Шилин |
| Born | 1 September 1924 Petropavlivka, Saratov Governorate, RSFSR, USSR |
| Died | 22 May 1982 (aged 57) Moscow, USSR |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Service/ | Red Army |
| Years of service | 1942 – 1982 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (twice) |
Afanasy Petrovich Shilin (Russian: Афанасий Петрович Шилин; 1 September 1924 – 22 May 1982) was an artillery officer who was twice awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for actions in the Battle of the Dnieper and the Vistula-Oder Offensive.