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Morris Cohen

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American spy (1910-1995)

United StatesBusiness ProfessionalsLived 1910 to 1995 · aged 84
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Morris Cohen, also known by his alias Peter Kroger, was an American convicted of espionage for the Soviet Union. His wife Lona was also an agent. They became spies because of their communist beliefs.

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Detail of plaque of Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion monumentDetail of plaque of Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion monumentCohen's former house in Ruislip (found to contain equipment and materials to aid the Cohens’ activities)Cohen's former house in Ruislip (found to contain equipment and materials to aid the Cohens’ activities)Lona and Morris Cohen after being released from jail in 1969Lona and Morris Cohen after being released from jail in 1969Cohen on a 1998 Russian stampCohen on a 1998 Russian stamp

Awards 3

Order of the Red Banner
Hero of the Russian Federation
Order of Friendship of Peoples

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1995 · aged 84
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10 languages

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