WWII veteran Kasymbai Joldoshev passes away in Osh aged 99
Kasymbai Joldoshev, a WWII veteran, passed away at 99 in Osh.
Joldoshev was drafted into the Soviet Army at 17 in 1943 and returned in 1950. He fought in Manchuria and was commended by Joseph Stalin for a successful ambush.
He was married before the war and his wife waited eight years for his return. He later worked in agriculture and received a motorcycle and car as gifts.
