Pyotr Bochek

Pyotr Semyonovich Bochek, (Ukrainian: Петро Семенович Бочек; 3 March 1925^[1] – 9 February 2018^[2]) was a junior lieutenant of the Soviet Army during World War II and a Hero of the Soviet Union.^[3]

Pyotr Semyonovich Bochek
Native name	Петро Семенович Бочек
Born	3 March 1925 Obrazhiivka, Ukraine
Died	9 February 2018 Lviv, Ukraine
Allegiance	Soviet Union
Service / branch	Red Army
Years of service	1943 – 1948
Rank	Colonel
Unit	76th Guards Rifle Regiment
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Hero of the Soviet Union

He was born in the Obrazhiivka village, Ukrainian SSR. He was drafted in November 1943 and commenced active war duty in January 1944. He was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union (Gold Star Medal No. 5867) on March 24, 1945 for heroism during the crossing of the Vistula River.^[3]

He was also awarded the Order of Lenin (comes with the Hero title), Order of the Great Patriotic War, Order of Glory, and several medals.^[3]