1. August Kork served as a staff officer during World War I and in February 1917 was at the Western Front headquarters.
13 Facts About August Kork
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In July 1919 August Kork became commander of the 15th Army, defeating Nikolai Yudenich's Northwestern Army and defending Petrograd.
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August Kork graduated on 15 June 1908 as a Podporuchik and served in the 98th Yuryevsky Infantry Regiment in Dvinsk.
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Between 31 July and 15 October 1919 and 22 October, 1919 and 16 October 1920 August Kork led the 15th Army.
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On 26 October 1919 August Kork began an attack on Luga, capturing it on 31 October.
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August Kork became commander of the 6th Army on 26 October 1920, fighting against the last White Army led by Pyotr Nikolayevich Wrangel in Crimea.
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August Kork was awarded an Honorary Revolutionary Weapon on 30 December 1920 for the capture of Perekop and Yushunskaya positions and the occupation of Crimea.
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On 16 May 1921 August Kork became commander of the Kharkov Military District.
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Between 30 June and 4 October, 1922 August Kork was the assistant commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Crimea.
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From July to December 1923 August Kork was the First Assistant Chief of the Air Fleet of the Soviet Union.
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Between February and November 1925, August Kork led the Red Banner Caucasus Army.
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In June 1928, August Kork was sent to Berlin as the Soviet military attache there.
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August Kork commanded the Frunze Military Academy and was a Komandarm 2nd rank from November 1935.