How many times did Pokryshkin become a Hero of the Soviet Union?
Three
Two
Four
Five
Answer
Pokryshkin was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union three times, on 22 April 1940, 28 September 1943, and 19 August 1944. The first award was given for his actions in the Winter War, while the second and third were given for his actions in the Great Patriotic War.
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