| Personal data | |
|---|---|
| Surname | Kaydanov |
| Name | Grigory |
| Patronym | Gennadyevich |
| Birth year | 1903 |
| Birth month | 10 |
| Birth day | 14 |
| Birth place | Krāslava |
| Death year | 1990 |
| Death month | 4 |
| Death day | 11 |
| Sex | M |
Kaydanov Grigory Gennadyevich (14.10.1903, Krāslava — 11.04.1990) — engineer-rear admiral. Completed secondary school. From 1923, served in the Navy. In 1928, graduated from the Dzerzhinsky Higher Naval Engineering School. Served as engineer on the cruisers “Komintern” and “Krasny Kavkaz.” From 1938 — flag mechanic of the cruiser brigade of the Black Sea Fleet. During World War II, was head of the technical department of the Northern Fleet. On 31 March 1944, K. was awarded the rank of engineer-rear admiral. Awarded the Orders of Lenin, two Orders of the Red Banner, the Order of the Patriotic War 1st class, two Orders of the Red Star, and medals. After the war, worked as head of military acceptance at a shipbuilding plant. Retired 16 July 1953.
Lit.: Sverdlov F.D. Jews — Generals of the USSR Armed Forces (Brief Biographies). Moscow, 1993. P. 99.
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