Aleksandr Besedin
1913–1944 (age 31)
Biography
Aleksandr Besedin was a military officer from Szalkszentmárton whose years of service unfolded during one of the most turbulent chapters of Hungarian history. He faced the hardships of wartime with steady resolve, striving to protect the communities he knew well and to uphold the duties entrusted to him.
In recalling his life, those who knew him speak of his quiet bravery and the willingness with which he placed himself at the service of others. His sacrifice, cut short in 1944, continues to inspire respect for the many who gave their lives for their homeland.