Alexander Vekman
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Alexander Karlovich Vekman (Russian: Александр Карлович Векман) (July 31, 1884 - April 10, 1955) was a Soviet military leader and vice admiral.
Nativename
Александр Карлович Векман
BornJuly 31, 1884
DiedApril 10, 1955 (aged 70)
AllegianceSoviet
Alexander Vekman | |
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Meeting of Red Army military district commanders. Vekman is back row, fourth from left. | |
| Native name | Александр Карлович Векман |
| Born | July 31, 1884 |
| Died | April 10, 1955 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance | Soviet |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Awards | Order of Lenin |
He was commander of the Black Sea Fleet between August 1922 and June 1924.[1] He was also a commander of the Baltic Fleet.[2]
Alexander Vekman was awarded the Order of Lenin, two Orders of the Red Banner, Order of the Patriotic War (1st Class), and numerous medals.