Mikhail Sokovin
Russian Army commander (1863–1943)
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Mikhail Sokovin (Russian, Михаил Алексеевич Соковнин, 18 October 1863 – 1943) was an Imperial Russian army commander.[1] He served in China and fought in the war against the Empire of Japan. He was promoted to polkovnik (colonel) in April 1902 and major general in April 1908.
Mikhail Sokovin | |
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| Born | 18 October 1863 |
| Died | 1943 (aged 79–80) |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire |
Branch | Imperial Russian Army |
| Commands | 1st Brigade, 27th Infantry Division 25th Infantry Division 1st Army 8th Army |
Conflicts | Boxer Rebellion Russo-Japanese War World War I |
Awards
- Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov), 3rd class, 1893
- Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class, 1896
- Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov), 2nd class, 1899
- Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class, 1900
- Order of Saint Vladimir, 4th class, 1902
- Order of Saint Vladimir, 3rd class (November 26, 1904)
- Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov), 1st class (December 6, 1912)
- Order of Saint Anna, 1st class, 1914
- Order of Saint Vladimir, 2nd class, 1916
- Order of the White Eagle (Russian Empire), 1917
