Boris Aleksandrovitsj (artillerist) Smirnov
1921–1949 (age 28)
Estonia
Biography
Boris Aleksandrovitsj Smirnov (1921–1949) served as an artillerist, combining keen technical skill with calm under fire to support those around him.
He carried the responsibilities of his role with dignity, and his memory lingers among Estonian veterans and families who recall his steady resolve.