Sergei Mezheninov

Sergei A Mezheninov (January 19, 1890 - September 28, 1937) was a Soviet komkor (corps commander). He fought for the Imperial Russian Army during World War I before going over to the Bolsheviks during the subsequent civil war. During the Great Purge, Mezheninov was arrested after a failed suicide attempt on June 20, 1937. He was accused of spying for Nazi Germany, convicted and later executed.

Awards
Russian Empire: Soviet Union:
 * Order of Saint Vladimir, 4th class
 * Order of Saint Anna, 4th class
 * Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class
 * Order of the Red Banner (1922)
 * Order of the Red Star