Andrei Girich

Andrei Ivanovich Girich
Native name
Андрей Иванович Гирич
Born28 December 1918
Yahotyn, Kiev Governorate
Died11 April 1973(1973-04-11) (aged 54)
Monino, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union
Allegiance Soviet Union
BranchSoviet Air Force
Service years1939–1973
RankMajor general
Conflicts
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union

Andrei Ivanovich Girich (Russian: Андрей Иванович Гирич; 28 December 1918 – 11 April 1973) was a Ukrainian Soviet Air Force major general and Hero of the Soviet Union. Girich claimed at least 17 victories against German aircraft during World War II. He was a squadron commander in the 486th Fighter Aviation Regiment during the war.

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