Vasily Koloshenko

1922–2015 (age 93)

Biography

Born in 1922, Vasily Koloshenko rose through the ranks of the Swiss military as an officer, bringing discipline tempered by empathy to the training units and border posts of the Canton of Vaud.

After retiring, he remained a calming presence among veterans, sharing stories of duty while encouraging younger leaders to value compassion alongside readiness.

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