Andrey Melnikov
Military Person
1968 – 1988
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Who was Andrey Melnikov?
Andrey Alexandrovich Melnikov was a Private, machine gunner of the 9th Company, 345th Independent Guards Airborne Regiment, 40th Army.
Melnikov was present during the Battle for Hill 3234 as an RPK gunner. During the late night of January 8, Melnikov blunted a strong mujahideen attack on the 9th Company's position, at the cost of his life. For his bravery and skill under fire, Melnikov was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.
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