Alexander Sukhomlin

Alexander Vasilievich Sukhomlin (Russian: Александр Васильевич Сухомлин; 5 November [O.S. 23 October] 1900 – 7 October 1970) was a Soviet military commander, reaching the rank of lieutenant general in the Red Army.

Alexander Sukhomlin
Born5 November [O.S. 23 October] 1900
Krolevetsky Uyezd, Chernigov Governorate, Russian Empire
Died7 October 1970(1970-10-07) (aged 69)
Allegiance Soviet Russia (1918-1922)
 Soviet Union (1922-1963)
Years of service1918–1963
RankLieutenant general (1942-1963)
Commands held8th Army (1942)
54th Army (1942-1943)
10th Guards Army (1943-1944)
Battles/warsRussian Civil War
World War II
  • Battle of Smolensk (1943)
AwardsOrder of Lenin
Order of the Red Banner
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