General Ivan Vasilyevich Panfilov - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
N 42° 52.704 E 074° 36.073
43T E 467431 N 4747388
Quick Description: December 20, 1892 – November 18, 1941
World War II Soviet General and Hero of the Soviet Union
Location: Kyrgyzstan
Date Posted: 11/6/2009 7:10:12 AM
Waymark Code: WM7KT6
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Long Description:Major General Panfilov was killed in action during the Battle of
Moscow in November 1941 while commanding the 316th Rifle Division.
The ill-equipped Soviet infantry were called upon to block the
advance of German armor near Dubosekovo.
All but three men died, who were later proclaimed heroes and
nicknamed panfilovtsy after their commanding officer. The 316th was
subsequently renamed as the 8th Guards Rifle Division.