Gorbunov, Mikhail Alekseevich

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Gorbunov, Mikhail Alekseevich

Name: Gorbunov, Mikhail Alekseevich (ГОРБУНОВ, Михаил Алексеевич) Years: 1901-1938 Rank: Div. Cmdr. Nationality: Soviet

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Gorbunov became a member of the Communist Party in 1918^[1].

Gorbunov was promoted to the rank of Division Commander (Komdiv) on November 21, 1935^[2].

Gorbunov command duties included command of a Heavy Bomber Aviation Corps, and from 1936-1937 command of Baltic Fleet air forces^[1].

Gorbunov was arrested on July 6, 1937, and executed on May 22, 1938^[1].

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1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} http://www.rkka.ru/handbook/personal/repress/komdiv.htm
2. ↑ NKO Order No. 2398 on Army Personnel (November 21, 1935)