Ivan Perov Explained

Ivan Stepanovich Perov
Native Name:Иван Степанович Перов
Birth Date:6 October 1910
Death Date:26 January 1989
Branch: Soviet Navy
Serviceyears:1932 – 1950
Rank:Michman
Awards:Hero of the Soviet Union

Ivan Stepanovich Perov (Russian: Ива́н Степа́нович Перо́в; 6 October 1910  - 26 January 1989) was a michman of the Soviet Navy, bos'n-signalman of the Soviet submarine L-4 during the Second World War. He also served at some other ships.

On 22 July 1944 he was awarded Hero of the Soviet Union for his courage and heroism. He was also awarded several other orders and medals.

The village of Perove was named after him.[1] A memorial plaque was mounted on the house where he lived in Odessa after the war.

Notes and References

  1. http://gvardeyskoe.org/2011/02/istoriya-nazvaniy-sel-perovo/ История названий сел: Перово