Morris Cohen (spy)
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Morris Cohen (Russian: Моррис Генрихович Коэн, Morris Genrikhovich Koen; July 2, 1910 – June 23, 1995), also known by his alias Peter Kroger, was an American convicted of espionage for the Soviet Union. His wife Lona was also an agent.[2] They became spies because of their communist beliefs.
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Morris Cohen | |
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Born | (1910-07-02)July 2, 1910[1] Harlem, New York City, U.S.[1] |
Died | June 23, 1995(1995-06-23) (aged 84)[1] |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Mississippi State University Columbia University |
Spouse | Lona Cohen |
Awards | Order of the Red Banner, Order of Friendship of Nations, Hero of the Russian Federation[1] |
Espionage activity | |
Allegiance | USSR |
Service years | 1939–1961 (arrest) |
Codename | Peter Kroger (while in the UK) |
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