Andrey Alexandrovich Melnikov

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Andrey Alexandrovich Melnikov
(April 11, 1968 — January 8, 1988)
A.A.Melnikov
Place of birth	Mogilyov, Byelorussian SSR, USSR
Place of death	Hill 3234, Afghanistan
Allegiance	Soviet Airborne (1986—1988)
Years of service	1986—1988
Rank	Private
Battles/wars	Battle for Hill 3234, Afghanistan War
Awards	Hero of the Soviet Union (posthumously)

Andrey Alexandrovich Melnikov (Russian: Мельников Андрей Александрович) (April 11, 1968 — January 8, 1988^[1]) was a Private, machine gunner of the 9th Company, 345th Independent Guards Airborne Regiment, 40th Army. Private Melnikov was present during the Battle for Hill 3234 as a RPK gunner. During the late night of January 8, Private Melnikov blunted a strong muhajadeen attack on the the 9th Company's position, at the cost of his life. For his bravery and skill under fire, Private Melnikov was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

[edit] See also

• Vyacheslav Alexandrovich Alexandrov
• Soviet war in Afghanistan
• 345th Independent Guards Airborne Regiment
• Battle for Hill 3234

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