Viktor Pislegin
1920–1941 (age 21)
Biography
Viktor Pislegin was a tankman who served in the Soviet armed forces during World War II. Born in 1920, he was part of the mechanized forces that played a crucial role in the conflict.
Pislegin made the ultimate sacrifice in 1941 at Luga, falling in the early and intense fighting of the German invasion. He is remembered for his service and courage in defense of his homeland.