Dmitry Ponomarev (submariner)
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Grigorievich and the family name is Ponomaryov.
Dmitry Grigorievich Ponomarev (Russian: Дмитрий Григорьевич Пономарёв; 3 November 1908 – 26 December 1982) was a Soviet submarine commander who was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for actions in the Soviet-Japanese War.
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Dmitry Grigorievich Ponomarev | |
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Native name | Дмитрий Григорьевич Пономарёв |
Born | (1908-11-03)3 November 1908 Arkhangelsk, Russian Empire |
Died | 26 December 1982(1982-12-26) (aged 74) Leningrad, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | Soviet Union (from 1929) |
Years of service | 1930–1954 |
Rank | Captain 1st rank |
Commands held | Petropavlovsk naval base of Pacific fleet |
Battles/wars | Soviet–Japanese War |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
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