Sergei Aleshkov

Sergei Andreyevich Aleshkov (Russian: Сергей Андреевич Алёшков, 15 February 1936 – 1 February 1990) was a Soviet soldier, Son of the regiment, and the youngest to serve in World War II, at 6 years old.[1]

Sergei Andreyevich Aleshkov
Sergei receiving an award for his actions in 1943
Native name
Сергей Андреевич Алёшков
Born15 February 1936
Gryn, Kaluga Oblast (Soviet Union)
Died1 February 1990
Chelyabinsk (Soviet Union)
AllegianceSoviet Union
Battles/warsBattle of Stalingrad

Biography

Before the War, Sergei lived with his family in the forest village of Gryn (now the Ulyanovsk district of the Kaluga Oblast). Sergei's father died before the war, and his brothers Ivan and Andrei enlisted in the army, leaving Sergei and his brother Peter with their mother.

His mother & brother were executed by the Nazis in front of him for their links to the partisans. He was found wandering a forest by a reconnaissance group of the 142nd Guards Rifle Regiment of the Soviet Army.[2]

The film Soldier Boy (2019) depicts Sergei's experiences during the war. Sergei is played by Andrey Andreev.

References
  1. Budnik, Ruslan (2018-09-06). "The 6-Year-Old Soldier Who Fought At the Battle of Stalingrad". warhistoryonline. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  2. Egorov, Boris (2020-12-22). "The six-year-old soldier who fought in WWII". Russia Beyond. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
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