Yevsei Vainrub
Soviet-Israeli tank commander
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Yevsei Grigorievich Vainrub (Russian: Евсе́й Григо́рьевич Вайнруб; 15 May [O.S. 2 May] 1909 in Barysaw, Russian Empire – 20 March 2003 in Ashdod, Israel) was a Soviet Colonel during World War II, Commander of the 219th Tank Brigade, Hero of the Soviet Union. He was an older brother of Hero of the Soviet Union Matvei Vainrub.[1]
Yevsei Grigorievich Vainrub | |
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| Native name | Евсей Григорьевич Вайнруб |
| Born | 15 May [O.S. 2 May] 1909 |
| Died | 20 March 2003 (aged 93) |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | Red Army |
| Service years | 1927 - 1950 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
