Semyon Timoshenko

Soviet military commander, Marshal of the Soviet Union (1940), twice Hero of the Soviet Union (1940, 1965). Knight of the Order of Victory (1945). People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR (May 1940 — July 1941). Member of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR (1938-1940). Member of the Central Committee of the CPSU (b) (1939-1952). Member of the Central Committee of the CP(b)U (1938-1940), deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR of the 1st convocation (1938-1947). Candidate for membership in the Central Committee of the CPSU (1952-1970).