Born29 April 1903Balashov uezd, Saratov Governorate, Russian Empire DiedFebruary 9, 1972, Moscow, Russia Similar PeopleAndrey Yeryomenko, Kirill Meretskov, Andrei Grechko, Semyon Timoshenko, Leonid Govorov
Nikolai Ivanovich Krylov (Russian: Никола́й Ива́нович Крыло́в; April 29, 1903 – February 9, 1972) was a Russian Marshal of the Soviet Union (from 1962). He was commander of the Strategic Missile Troops from 1963 to 1972.
During World War II, was chief of staff of the 62nd Army (1942–1943) and commanded the 5th Army (1943–1945). Following the war, he also commanded the Far Eastern (1947–1953), Leningrad (1957–1960) and Moscow Military Districts (1960–1963).
Honours and awards
Krylov received the following honours and awards.
Twice Hero of the Soviet Union
Fours Orders of Lenin
Order of the October Revolution
Order of Suvorov 1st class
Order of Kutuzov 1st class
Medal "For the Defence of Odessa"
Medal "For the Defence of Sevastopol"
Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"
Medal "For the Capture of Königsberg"
Commander of the Order of the Legion of Honour (France)