Yakov Dzhugashvili
Georgian-Russian lieutenant officer
Born
1907
118 years ago
Died
April 14th, 1943
82 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Russia
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Served as a lieutenant in the Red Army during World War II. Participated in various military engagements on the Eastern Front. Died in combat in 1943. He was the son of Joseph Stalin and followed in military service similar to his father. He faced challenges due to his familial ties in a turbulent period.
Served as a lieutenant in the Soviet Army
Died in combat during World War II
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