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Vasiliy MarchenkoChief of the Special Department of the Black Sea Fleet Squadron. Guards Colonel
Date of Birth: 01.01.1903
Country:  Operator |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Military Career
- Political and Administrative Roles
- Military-Political Training and Assignments
- Special Department of the NKVD
- World War II
- Confrontations and Decorations
- Post-War Career and Recognition
- Legacy and Recognitions
Early Life and Education
Born in a village in the Kursk region, the future Head of the Special Department of the Black Sea Fleet squadron was born and raised in a rural environment. He completed his primary education at a five-grade parish school in 1918.
Military Career
Early Military Training and ServiceFrom 1925 to 1926, he underwent training at the Regimental School of the 251st Rifle Regiment in Tula. Subsequently, he served as a company elder in the same regiment from 1926 to 1927.
Political and Administrative Roles
After his military service, he held the position of Chairman of the Board of the Consumer Society in the village of Kremianoye from 1927 to 1929. He then attended the Workers' Faculty at the Institute of Consumer Cooperatives in Voronezh.
Military-Political Training and Assignments
In the early 1930s, he attended the Military-Political Courses for Propaganda Instructors in Moscow. From 1933 to 1935, he held various political and administrative positions in the Baltic Fleet, including serving as Senior Political Instructor on the battleship "Marat" and as Head of the Club at the Frunze Naval School in Leningrad.
Special Department of the NKVD
From 1937 to 1939, he pursued advanced studies at the Military-Political Lenin Academy of the Red Army, majoring in Naval Affairs. Subsequently, he was appointed Head of the NKVD Special Department of the Baltic Fleet from 1939 to 1940.
World War II
Chief of Counter-Intelligence for the Black Sea FleetIn 1940, he was transferred to the Black Sea Fleet as Head of the Special Department of the squadron. With the outbreak of World War II, he played a pivotal role in the defense of Odessa and Sevastopol.
Confrontations and Decorations
He actively participated in the battles of Stalingrad, the Kursk-Belgorod Arch, and the liberation of various cities. He received 14 government awards for his actions and 34 letters of appreciation from the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.
Post-War Career and Recognition
Continued Service and DischargeAfter the war, he served as Deputy Chief of Counter-Intelligence for the 5th Air Army. He was discharged from the military due to health issues in 1952.
Legacy and Recognitions
He was granted the title of "Guard" in 1943 for his exceptional service. The title signified his affiliation with the prestigious 35th Guards Rifle Corps.
