Leo Osnas

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title: Leo Osnas
text: Leo Osnas was a Russian soldier and recipient of the Cross of St. George, the highest award for bravery in the Russian Army. Osnas, a medical student from Wilna, had volunteered for military service and saw action during the First World War. He received his bravery award for saving his regimental colours from being captured by German forces during an action in East Prussia in the early months of the war. The award was made in person by Russian Tsar Nicholas II. In newspaper reports it was stated
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description: Russian Jewish soldier; recipient of the Cross of St. George
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