Alexey Illarionovich Litviniov

Alexey Illarionovich was born in village Dobrovol'e, Lozovsk/Bleznetsovsk District, Kharkov Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, in Belorussian family. He volunteered for military service in 22.08.1941. He enrolled into Jitomir Highest Infantry Academy as privat. After finishing their studies he and his comrades started performing military operations since 01.12.1941. His regiment was part of 64th army of Stalingrad Front. Alexey Illarionovich and his regiment were retreating, while contrattacking enemy up to 74th killometer from Stalingrad. Where 11-14.08.1942 Alexey Illarionovich and his comrades participated in attack on 74th killometer from Stalingrad. Which has become a stronghold of 6th infantry and 4th tank armies of Wermacht. As a result of the operation 74th killometer from Stalingrad was conquered. Moreover, Wermacht was pushed back 15km from it. This operation won the time for the Soviet Army to prepare citie's defences for the siege of Stalingrad. For this achievement he was awarded medal for bravery. On 14.08.1942 Alexey Illarionovich recieved multiple shrapnel wounds due to the mine explosion. This made him a disabled veterna. Despite this he cantinued to fight against global fascism. After prolonged stay in hospital, he enrolled into headquaters of Belotserkovsk Highest Infantry Academy. Where he served as accountant manager up to September 1946. Alexey Illarionovich finished his military career as major.