Yakov Pavlov
Yakov Fedotovich Pavlov | |
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Pavlov in 1947 | |
| Native name | Яков Федотович Павлов |
| Born | 17 October 1917 |
| Died | 28 September 1981 (aged 63) |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Service years | 1938–1946 |
| Rank | Starshina |
| Unit | 13th Guards Rifle Division |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union Order of Lenin Order of the October Revolution Orders of the Red Star Numerous other medals |
| Other work | Three-time Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Russian SFSR |
Yakov Fedotovich Pavlov (Russian: Я́ков Федо́тович Па́влов; 17 October 1917 – 28 September 1981) was a Soviet Red Army soldier who became a Hero of the Soviet Union for his role in defending the eponymous "Pavlov's House" during the Battle of Stalingrad.