Ivan Kozhedub
Soviet fighter
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Ivan Nikitovich Kozhedub or Ivan Mykytovych Kozhedub was a Soviet World War II fighter ace. Universally credited with over 60 solo victories, he is considered to be the highest scoring Soviet and Allied fighter pilot of World War II. Wikipedia
Born: June 8, 1920, Obrazhiivka, Ukraine
Died: August 8, 1991 (age 71 years), Moscow, Russia
Awards: Order of the Red Banner, Order of Lenin, Medal "For Battle Merit", and more
Siblings: Hryhorii Kozhedub
Children: Nikita Kozhedub and Natalia Kozhedub
Parents: Stephanyda Kozhedub and Mykyta Kozhedub
Spouse: Veronika Kozhedub (m. ?–1991)