Konstantin Neumann
Konstantin Neumann (January 28, 1897 – November 5, 1937) was born in what is now Jelgava, Latvia.
Konstantin Neumann | |
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| Born | January 28, 1897 Mitau, Russian Empire |
| Died | November 5, 1937 |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire Soviet Union |
| Service/ | Imperial Russian Army Soviet Red Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1937 (Soviet Union) |
| Rank | Komkor |
| Commands held | 35th Rifle Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I Russian Civil War |
He led the 35th Rifle Division during the Soviet occupation of Mongolia.
He was a recipient of the Order of Lenin (1936) and the Order of the Red Banner.
During the Great Purge, he was arrested on July 21, 1937 and later executed.
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