Asan Khaliev | |
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Native name | Асан Салиджарович Халиев |
Born | 15 January 1915 Yevpatoriya, Taurida Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | 1 September 1997 (aged 82) |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Navy |
Years of service | 1941–1944 |
Rank | Starshina 2nd class |
Unit | 305th Separate Rifle Battalion (83rd Red Banner Separate Marine Rifle Brigade) |
Awards | Order of the Red Banner |
Asan Salidzharovich Khaliev (Russian: Асан Салиджарович Халиев[a]; 15 January 1915 – 1 September 1997) was a prolific sniper in the Soviet Marines who personally killed at least 242 Nazis. He was nominated for the title Hero of the Soviet Union, but received the Order of the Red Banner instead.
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