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Roza Shanina

Soviet sniper
Roza Georgiyevna Shanina was a Soviet sniper during World War II who was credited with over 50 kills. Shanina volunteered for the military after the death of her brother in 1941 and chose to be a sniper on the front line. Wikipedia
Born: April 3, 1924, Vologda Governorate
Died: January 28, 1945 (age 20 years), Reichau, Boos, Germany
Awards: Orders of Glory 3rd and 2nd Class; Medal for Courage