Had a great grandpa who was a commander of an anti-tank infantry division for the U.S.S.R. Served from 1941 to 1945 on the frontlines with no break. Had over 50 medals and recognitions by the end of the war and personally designed the WWII war monument in Budapest
. Told me some pretty graphic stories when I pestered him with questions when I was little, but probably the gentlest person I've ever met.