Vladimir Gittis

Vladimir Mikhailovich Gittis (June 24, 1881 – August 22, 1938) was a Soviet komkor. He fought in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I before going over to the Bolsheviks during the subsequent civil war. He was a recipient of the Order of the Red Banner (1919). He commanded the forces in Leningrad following the end of the civil war. During the Great Purge, he was arrested on November 28, 1937. His name appeared on the death list of August 20, 1938 which was signed by Joseph Stalin and Vyacheslav Molotov. He was convicted that day by the Military Collegium of the Supreme Court of the Soviet Union of espionage and sentenced to death. He was executed two days later at Kommunarka.

Awards

 * Order of St. George, 4th degree (1915)
 * Order of Saint Vladimir, 4th class (1915)
 * Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class (1915)
 * Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov), 2nd class (1915)