Nikolay Shmelkov
1912–1967 (age 55)
Biography
Nikolay Shmelkov was born in 1912 in Vladimir Oblast and dedicated his life to military service. As a military officer, he served his country during a period marked by tremendous historical upheaval and national challenge.
Shmelkov passed away in 1967, having witnessed and participated in some of the defining military and political events of the twentieth century. His service and memory remain part of the military heritage of Russia.