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David Dushman's Death

Born (Birthday) April 1, 1923

Death Date June 5, 2021

Age of Death 98 years

Cause of Death N/A

Profession Fencer

The fencer David Dushman died at the age of 98. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Fencer and World War II Soviet soldier known for helping to liberate the Auschwitz death camp on January 27, 1945. He survived the battle of Stalingrad and the battle of Kursk, both considered the bloodiest battles on the Eastern Front. He was the last surviving liberator of Auschwitz. As a fencer, he was ranked at the top in the Soviet Union by 1951. He went on to coach the Soviet Union women’s national fencing team. 

He married Zoja Petrova in 1956. They had one son, Sergei. His wife passed away in 2011, and Sergei passed away due to lung cancer in 2017.