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Victor Mirkin (19 December 1909 in Ekaterinoslav - Killed in action 24 November 1944 in Grosmagny) was a Russian Major in the French Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Knight of the Legion of Honour
 * Order of Liberation on 7 July 1945
 * Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)
 * Resistance Medal with rosette
 * Colonial Medal with LIBYA clasp
 * Medal for voluntary military service
 * Order of Civil Merit
 * Distinguished Service Cross in 1945 as Chief Ordnanceman in Headquarters, 1st Free French Division (Motorized)