Vladimir Konovalov
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Vladimir Konovalov | |
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Rear Admiral | |
Commands held | Soviet submarine L-3 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Rear Admiral Vladimir Konstantinovich Konovalov, (Russian: Влади́мир Константи́нович Конова́лов; 5 December [O.S. 22 November] 1911 – 29 November 1967) was a Soviet Navy distinguished submarine commander during World War II.
Born as Vulf Kalmanovich Konovalov in the village of Nadiyne (
The L-3 was a minelayer submarine, but it was also engaged in offensive operations against German shipping during World War II, ultimately making 11 torpedo attacks under Konovalov's command.
On April 16, 1945, Konovalov sank the
Konovalov's submarine also laid five
He was awarded the honorary title of Hero of the Soviet Union for an exemplary wartime record on July 8, 1945.
From May 1946 to November 1947, he commanded the N-27 (formerly the
Over the course of his career, Konovalov was awarded the Order of Lenin (three times), the Order of Ushakov 2nd class, the Order of the Patriotic War 1st class (twice), and the Order of the Red Star (twice).
In the book and subsequent film
Honours and awards
- Hero of the Soviet Union
- Three Orders of Lenin
- Order of the Red Banner, twice
- Order of Ushakov, 2nd class
- Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class
- Order of the Red Star
- Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"
- Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
- Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
- Jubilee Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy"
- Jubilee Medal "40 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"
References
- Mark Shteinberg, "Evrei v voinakh tysiachiletii." Moscow, Jerusalem: Gesharim, 2005, p. 302.
- Biography in Russian
- Vladimir Konovalov, at Yad Vashem website