Mikhail Zhukov
1909–1945 (age 36)
Soldier
Biography
Mikhail Zhukov was born in 1909 and served in the Soviet armed forces throughout World War II. Despite his greater age compared to many of his comrades, he continued to serve his country and fell in Berlin in 1945 during the final operations against Nazi Germany.
Zhukov's service spanning the entire war demonstrates the commitment of Soviet citizens across all ages to the defense of their nation. His sacrifice in 1945 represents the dedication of those who saw the war through to its conclusion.