Andrey Melnikov
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Andrey Alexandrovich Melnikov
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| Born | 11 April 1968 Mogilyov, Byelorussian SSR, USSR |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Hill 3234, Afghanistan |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Airborne Forces (1986—1988) |
| Years of service | 1986—1988 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | Soviet war in Afghanistan |
| Awards |   |
Andrey Alexandrovich Melnikov (Russian: Андрей Александрович Мельников, Belarusian: Андрэй Мельнікаў) (April 11, 1968 — January 8, 1988[1]) was a Private, machine gunner of the 9th Company, 345th Independent Guards Airborne Regiment, 40th Army.
Melnikov was present during the Battle for Hill 3234 as an RPK gunner. During the late night of January 8, Melnikov blunted a strong mujahideen attack on the 9th Company's position, at the cost of his life. For his bravery and skill under fire, Melnikov was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.
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References
- ↑ Personal profile on "Герои Страны". (Russian)
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