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Konstantin Neumann

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Konstantin Neumann
BornJanuary 28, 1897
Mitau, Russian Empire
DiedNovember 5, 1937
AllegianceRussian Empire
Soviet Union
Service / branchImperial Russian Army
Soviet Red Army
Years of service1918–1937 (Soviet Union)
RankKomkor
Commands35th Rifle Division
Battles / warsWorld War I
Russian Civil War

Konstantin Avgustovich Neumann (Russian: Константин Августович Нейман; January 28, 1897 – November 5, 1937) was born in what is now Jelgava, Latvia.

He led the 35th Rifle Division during the Soviet occupation of Mongolia.
He was a recipient of the Order of Lenin (1936) and the Order of the Red Banner.

During the Great Purge, he was arrested on July 21, 1937 and later executed.

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Preceded by
Commander of the 35th Rifle Division
September 28, 1919 – July 13, 1920
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Commander of the 35th Rifle Division
August 29, 1920 – August 19, 1921
Succeeded by