Iosif Gusakovsky

Iosif Iraklievich Gusakovsky (Russian: Иосиф Ираклиевич Гусаковский, Belarusian: Іосіф Іракліевіч Гусакоўскі; 25 December [O.S. 12 December] 1904 – 20 February 1995) was a Soviet military leader during World War II who was twice awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union during World War II for his command of the 44th Guards Tank Brigade. He remained in the military after the war and in 1968 became the General of the Red Army.

Iosif Iraklievich Gusakovsky
Native name
Russian: Иосиф Ираклиевич Гусаковский
Belarusian: Іосіф Іракліевіч Гусакоўскі
Born25 December [O.S. 12 December] 1904
Vorodkovo village, Mogilev Governorate, Russian Empire
Died20 February 1995 (aged 90)
Moscow, Russian Federation
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service/branchRed Army
Years of service1928 – 1937
1941 – 1992
RankGeneral of the army
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union (twice)
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