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Hi I have just started collecting medals to what I would say is an under estimated unit in the army. I know that they are not a famous line regiment but I feel they certainly should be acknowledged for their commitment to ensuring troops are feed The Catering Corps is a unit that is always working to feed and ensure soldiers are always feed, they don;t have the same down times as other units in the field be it in training or operations and often have to work under very trying environments and conditions, just as their civilian counter parts do as well. Yes they like chefs in the other 2 services often are given a hard time for some of the food they produce, but trust me unless you have been in the situation they often find themselves in and what they have to work with it is not as simple as people think These are what I have been able to collect over the last month or so and will be on the look out for more to the A.C.C. in the coming period regards Caz

Hi Mike great collections something for me to aspire to regards C

Hello Peter and Mike thanks for the information appreciated, I am happy that I have this small group in my collection of growing QSA medals Regards C

Hi all just been trying to research a few of my QSA and have just started on a QSAM BWM, VM group as I am still new to collecting QSA medals is it common for only 1 person to be issued a clasp in a company /battalion? It was issued to: Lieut Eric George JEFFREYS, 87th Company, 22nd Battalion, he also served in the 20th Battalion He joined as a Pte, March 1900 then promoted to L / Cpl in July 1900, then commissioned to Lieut in March 1901 He was listed severely wounded in Heckpoort (I think ) 16th September 1900 what I found interesting is he was the only person in the 87th Company to be issued the South Africa 1901 clasp if I have read the medal rolls correctly He went on to serve with the Northumberland Fusiliers in WW 1 C

Hi I would like to know if it possible to research the NGSM medal roll for the clasp Palestine 1936 - 39 and if so how regards and thanks in advance C

Hi Hugh yes I noticed the same but I have a medal to this unit and have confirmed the clasp on the medal roll. it seems was issued to about 40% of this regiment regards

Hi I am just curious if anyone can assist in how many of the Kaffrarian Rifles would have been issued the Wittebergen clasp and how common is this clasp to South African Units Regards C

Hi all just wanted to share an early issued Order of Glory III, awarded 14th December 1943, just a few weeks after the first award The number seems high and considering it was not issued to the Belorussian front from the mint until April 26th 1944 and was part of a block of 900 (55.901 - 56.800) and not issued for awarding until 28th April 1944 seems like it was a back dated issue as final approval was not until 24th April 1944, and It is I feel a great fighting citation Record card Order booklet nr. B-609387 1. Last name: Poverenny 2. First name and patronymic: Grigory Aksyonovich 3. Military rank: Reserve Private 4. Sex: Male 5. Year of birth: 1918 6. Place of birth: Village of Krupets, Dobrush Raion, Poltava Oblast 7. Party membership (since which year): Not a member 8. Education: Elementary 9. Nationality: Belarusian 10. Since which year in the Red Army: From September 1943 through August 1945 11. Place of service (name of the unit) and position occupied at the time of the award: Rifleman in the 277th Rifle Regiment, 175th Rifle Division, 1st Belorussian Front 12. Current place of service and position: Farmer at the “Yuzhny” [“Southern”] Kolkhoz, Dobrush Raion, Poltava Oblast 13. Home address of the awardee: Village of Krupets, Dobrush Raion, Poltava Oblast 14. List of all awards received: Name of the order or medal Serial number Number of the document Ground of award Order of Glory, 3rd Class 55.979 Temporary certificate nr. B-696142 Order of the 175th Rifle Division nr. 47/N of December 14, 1943 Medal for the Victory over Germany / Permanent certificate nr. Shch-027138 Decree of May 9, 1945 Medal for the Capture of Berlin / Permanent certificate nr. A-235218 Decree of June 9, 1945 In Order nr. 47/N his patronymic is given as “Alekseyevich” Signature of the awardee: [signed] I confirm the correctness of the data and the signature of the awardee (position and signature): Military commissar of the Dobrush Raion Lieutenant Colonel of the Administrative Service [signed] /Kabashnikov/ February 1, 1947 Order Secret Copy nr. 2 [Pencil note: 1st Belorussian Front; July 24, 1944] Order Of the 175th Ural Rifle Division, 48th Army, Belorussian Front December 14, 1943 – Nr. 47/N – Active Army On behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, for the exemplary accomplishment of combat missions in the struggle with the German invaders and the valour and bravery displayed in the process, I award: The Order of Glory, 3rd Class to: […] 7. Private Grigory Alekseyevich Poverenny, rifleman in the 277th Karelian Red Banner Rifle Regiment Commander of the 175th Ural Rifle Division Colonel [signed] /Smirnov/ Award sheet All fields to be filled out fully 1. Last name, first name, and patronymic: Poverenny, Grigory Alekseyevich 2. Rank: Private 3. Position and unit: Rifleman in the 1st Rifle Battalion of the 277th Karelian Red Banner Rifle Regiment Nominated for: Order of Glory, 3rd Class 4. Year of birth: 1918 5. Nationality: Belarusian 6. Party affiliation: Not a member 7. Participation in the Civil War, the subsequent combat actions to defend the USSR, and the Patriotic War (where and when): In the Patriotic War since March 20, 1943, serving on the Central Front and Belorussian Front 8. Wounds and contusions received during the Patriotic War: No 9. Since when in the Red Army: Since 1943 10. Drafted by which military commissariat: Military Commissariat of the Dobrush Raion 11. Awards received previously (for which merits): None 12. Permanent home address of the prospective awardee and the address of his family: _________ Short, concrete description of his feat of arms or merits: On November 13, 1943, during the fighting for height 114.6, located near Marimanovo-Rudnya in the Gomel Oblast, he and three other soldiers cut away the enemy barbed wire and broke through to the enemy trenches, meanwhile repelling several enemy flank attacks with grenades and their personal weapons. During the fighting his fellow soldiers were wounded. He ordered them to crawl back to their own trenches, while he himself repelled several attacks by Germans charging his position. During the fighting he killed 6 German soldiers and wounded 4. For bravery and courage he deserves to be awarded the Order of Glory, 3rd Class. Regimental commander Lieutenant Colonel [signed] /Verin/ December 8, 1943 [Pencil note: Glory 3rd Class] He will be awarded the Order of Glory, 3rd Class. Commander of the 175th Ural Rifle Division Colonel [signed] /Smirnov/ December 14, 1943 By Order of the 175th Ural Rifle Division nr. 47/N of December 14, 1943 awarded the Order of Glory, 3rd Class. On behalf of the chief of the 2nd Subsection of the Personnel Section of the 48th Army Captain [signed] /Shpilny/ April 24, 1944

I have had some dealings with Audrey as well her daughter and are very sorry to hear at her passing RIP

Hi just thought I would share todays effort of mounting another group, this one a little different seems was awarded 2 x red stars for the same action Regards C A. Information card Order Booklet No 1. Last name : Bobir 2. Name and patronymic: Anatoliy Porfirovich 3. Rank: Guards Senior Sergeant 4. Sex: Male 5. Birth year: 1925 6. Birth place: Zaparozhye Region, New – Volgn Region, Orehavka Village 7. Party membership: Party member since April 1944 8. Education: Elementary 9. Nationality: Ukrainian 10. Joined red army: Since August 1943 11. Place of service and duty position at time of awarding: 1040th Rifle Regiment, 295th Rifle Division, Commander of Machine Gun Squad 12. Place of service at current time: 180th Guards Rifle Regiment, 60th Guards Rifle Division, Commander of Automotive Branch 13. Home address: Zaparozhye Region, New – Volgn Region, Orehavka Village 14. Awards Name of orders and medals Numbers of awards Numbers of documents Reason for the award Bravery Medal 2.090.679 Temp certificate A 629328 Order 1040th Regt N 08/n 13.02.1945 Order of the Red Star 2.160.209 3 - 810956 Order 295 Div N 057 21.05.1945 Medal for Victory over Germany G 0213447 Decree 09.05.1946 Medal for Capture of Berlin A 211175 Decree 09.06.1945 Medal for the Liberation of Warsaw A 219583 Decree 09.06.1945 Order of the Red Star 2.756.480 3 - 810956 Order 295th Regt N 057 21.05 .1945 Awarded two red stars for the same action Presented for award with the Order "Red Star" Award sheet 1. Last name, name and patronymic : Bobir, Anatoliy Porfirovich 2. Rank : Sergeant 3. Duty position and Unit: Commander of a machine gun crew, Machine Gun Company, 1040th Rifle Pomeransky Regiment "Kutuzov", 95th Rifle Division 4. Birth year: 1925 5. Nationality: Ukrainian 6. Party membership: member of the Leninist Communist Youth League since 1944 7. In combat: Didn't participate in the Civil War and the subsequent military operations for the defense of the USSR. Participated in the Great Patriotic War starting May 1943. 8. Wounds of Contusions: None 9. In Red Army: April 28, 1943 10. Inducted by: Novo-Vasilievsky DMC, Zaporozhsky Region 11. Earlier Awards: Medal "FOR BRAVERY", order #06/N of the 1040th Rifle Regiment of 02/13/45 12. Permanent address: Zaporozhsky Region, Novo-Vasilievsky District, Village of Orehavka; Mother: BOBYR Meria Germogenovna Short, specific presentation of the personal military feat or achievement: During the battles for the approach to Berlin, as a commander of a machine gun crew, Comrade BOBYR together with his crew occupied the most important positions and with a powerful fire supported the attacking infantry and facilitated their successful advancement. During these operations, he demolished more than 15 German soldiers. Comrade BOBIR merits the government award of Order "RED STAR". COMMANDER OF THE 1040th RIFLE POMERANSKY REGIMENT "KUTUZOV", LT. COLONEL KOZLOV 15 May 1945 Awarded with the Order "RED STAR" on the basis at the order #054/N of the 295th Rifle Herson Red Banner Division "Suvorov" of 21 May 1945. Director of the Personnel Division of the 295th Rifle Herson Red Banner Division "Suvorov", Major B. Turzhansky 21 May 1945

hi all just wanted to share a further mounted group, this one a little different and the citation for the OGPW II a little different regards C Document pertaining to Order of Patriotic War II # 811.524 A. Information card A 015800 Order Booklet No 1. Last name : Stankevich 2. Name and patronymic: Ivan Fedorovich 3. Rank: Captain 3rd Rank 4. Sex: Male 5. Birth year: 02.04.1917 6. Birth place: Nerjaz Village, Bihovsk District, Belorussia 7. Party membership: Party member since 1945 8. Education: Higher 9. Nationality: Belorussian 10. Joined red army: Since 21.06.1939 11. Place of service and duty position at time of awarding: Teacher of Naval discipline of the Naval Medical School 12. Place of service at current time: Teacher of Naval discipline of the Naval Medical School 13. Home address: Odessa, Academician Pavlov Street 7/4 14. Awards Name Number Awarded Name of orders and medals Numbers of awards Numbers of documents Reason for the award Order of the Great Patriotic War II Class 811.524 A 015800 Order S 0125 25.03.1946 Combat Service Medal A 015800 Decree 15.11.1950 Order of the Red Star 3.239.651 A 015800 Decree 05.11.1954 For Victory over Germany Y 0044629 Order of Patriotic War II # 811524 Award sheet 1. Last name, name and patronymic : Stankevich, Ivan Fedorovich 2. Rank : Senior Lieutenant 3. Duty position and Unit: Lieutenant Commander of the 2nd Company of the 3rd Year in the Pacific Higher Navy School 4. Birth year: 1917 5. Nationality: Belorussian 6. Party membership: Candidate for the All-Union Communist party (Bolsheviks) since June 1944; Member of the Worker-Peasant Red Army and the Navy since July 1, 1944 7. In combat: Participated in World War Two in the 74th Naval-Infantry Brigade of the North-Western Front; lieutenant-commander of the infantry company from January 1, 1942 to January 29, 1942 8. Wounds of Contusions: Heavily wounded on January 29 th 1942, received a bullet wound in the right side axillary area resulting in damage of the radial nerve of the right arm 9. In Red Army: Since 21.06.1939 10. Inducted by: 11. Earlier Awards: No previous awards 12. Permanent address: City of Vladivostok Short description of the specific details of the individual’s military exploits and services: Faithful to the ideology of the Lenin-Stalinist party and the Socialist Motherland. Satisfactory political development, morally stable disciplined, persistent. Performs work duties properly. Enjoys the respect of his subordinates but not to a sufficiently high degree due to his lack of thorough preparation and lack of regular Navy education doesn’t spend sufficient time and effort on his specialty field. He has lately been giving significantly more attention to matters of student education. Holds himself and others to high standards. Took part in the battles for the Motherland on Motherland War battlefields. Was heavily wounded. As a soldier in the Motherland War who has been heavily wounded in the battles for the Motherland, he is eligible to receive a government award—Order of the Motherland War 2nd degree. For the commander of the Pacific Higher Navy School-3rd Year, Captain 3rd rank: Semenchuk May 26, 1945 City of Vladivostok

yes agreed one of the more interesting citations to someone I have come across regards

have just finished mounting another group, just thought I would share, would love to know the translation of what is written in the two last scans (I think is soldiers book) if anyone could help regards Caz Document pertaining to A. Information card Order Booklet No A 407239 1. Last name : Buznitsky 2. Name and patronymic: Vasiliy Petrovich 3. Rank: Guard Sergeant 4. Sex: Male 5. Birth year: 1920 6. Birth place: Kiev Region, Kanev District, Kanev 7. Party membership: Alternate member of the Communist Party since 1944 8. Education: Elementary education 9. Nationality: Ukrainian 10. Joined red army: Since May 1940 until 1945 11. Place of service and duty position at time of awarding: 51st Armoured Brigade, 3rd Tank Corps, 2nd Guards Tank Army, Reconnaissance Scout 12. Place of service at current time: Kiev. Ukrainian Planning and Mounting Driller 13. Home address: Kiev, 212, Lermontovskaya Street, Apartment. 1 14. Awards Name of orders and medals Numbers of awards Numbers of documents Reason for the award Bravery Medal 308.493 13/9-896182 Order for the 51st Armoured Brigade 037 7.23.43 Order of the Red star 855.975 13/9 T 002709 Order for the 51st Armoured Brigade 0114/н 27.05.44 Order of the Red Star 1.555.766 13/9 E 876799 Order for the 51st Armoured Brigade 016/н 29.06.44 OGPW-2 287.958 13/9 Д 542385 Order for 9th guard Armoured Corps 014/н 2.29.45 For Victory against Germany - O-434446 Edict from 5.9.45 For the Capture of Berlin - A-258322 Edict from 6.9.45 Document pertaining to: Order Red Star # 855.975 Award sheet 1. Last name, name and patronymic : Buznitsky, Vasiliy Petrovich 2. Rank : Sergeant 3. Duty position and Unit: Squad Leader of the 51st Armoured Brigade, Rota Control 4. Birth year: 1920 5. Nationality: Ukrainian 6. Party membership: Member of the Communist Party since 1944 7. In combat: Central Front 06-09-1943, 2nd Ukrainian Front 01.1944 till the present moment 8. Wounds of Contusions: None 9. In Red Army: Since May 1940 10. Inducted by: Petrovskiy, RCC, Kiev 11. Earlier Awards: Bravery Medal, 25.04.1944 12. Permanent address: Kiev, Pusha, Voditsa, 212 Lermontovskaya Street, Mother Olga Denisovna Short and concrete exposition of feat of arms and services During the battles of the brigade Comrade Buznitsky showed himself as a brave and courageous combat engineer. On the 5th of March 1944 Comrade Buznitskiy received a combat mission to lift the enemy mine field and to make a minefield-lane. Comrade Buznitsky personally picked up 304 enemy mines in 4 hours. Thus made a minefield-lane for the Soviet tanks and they rushed headlong into the fight. When the tanks were moving forward Comrade Buznitsky was sitting on a tank as a sapper-trooper. Way ahead he noticed an enemy dug-out shelter. Despite sharp mortar and artillery fire Comrade Buznitsky got off the tank and broke into the dug-out shelter and killed 2 Germans. Sergeant Buznitsky V.P. deserves the Government award “The Order of the Red Star”. May, 11 1944 He deserves the award by the Order of “The Red Star” Commander of the 51st tank Uman holding the order of the Red Banner Suvorov order brigade Colonel Mirvoda May, 7 1944 Document pertaining to: Order Red Star # 1.555.766 Award sheet 1. Last name, name and patronymic : Buznitsky, Vasiliy Petrovich 2. Rank : Sergeant 3. Duty position and Unit: Squad Leader of a combat platoon 4. Birth year: 1920 5. Nationality: Ukrainian 6. Party membership: Member of the Communist Party since 1944 7. In combat: Western Front 01.1942, Central Front 06-09-1943, 2nd Ukrainian Front 01.1944 till the present moment 8. Wounds of Contusions: Contusion 9. In Red Army: Since May 1940 10. Inducted by: Petrovskiy, RCC, Kiev 11. Earlier Awards: Bravery Medal, 25.04.1944 12. Permanent address: Kiev, Pusha, Voditsa, 212 Lermontovskaya Street, Mother Olga Denisovna Short and concrete exposition of feat of arms and services 6.7.44 sergeant Buznitsky was standing on a minefield-lane. A tank was ripping towards theantitank mine field. Despite bullet fire and artillery mortar fire sergeant Buznitsky stood out and directed a leading tank into the minefield-lane. By means of it the leading tank and the rest ones moved on the minefield-lane and avoided demolition. Sergeant Buznitsky followed the tanks led them through all minefields and along with them rose to the height of 178. He himself made 3 minefield-lanes. Sergeant Buznitsky V.P. deserves the Government award “The Order of the Red Star”. June, 15 1944 He deserves the Government award by the Order of “The Red Star” Commander of the 51st tank Uman holding the order of the Red Banner brigade Colonel Mirvoda June, 29 1944 Document pertaining to: Order of OPW II # 287.958 Award sheet 1. Last name, name and patronymic : Buznitsky, Vasiliy Petrovich 2. Rank : Guard Sergeant 3. Duty position and Unit: Squad Leader 4. Birth year: 1920 5. Nationality: Ukrainian 6. Party membership: Member of the Communist Party since 1944 7. In combat: Western Front 28.01 – 18.06.1942, Central Front 06.09.1942 – 04.1944, 1st - 2nd Ukrainian Fronts 28.01 – 12.01.1944,Belorussian Front 18.07.1944 – 10.02.1945 8. Wounds of Contusions: Contusion 9. In Red Army: Since May 1940 10. Inducted by: Petrovskiy, RCC, Kiev 11. Earlier Awards: Red Star 29.06.44, Red Star 27.05.44, Bravery Medal, 25.04.1944 12. Permanent address: Kiev, Pusha, Voditsa, 212 Lermontovskaya Street, Mother Olga Denisovna Short and concrete exposition of feat of arms and services During the battles sergeant Buznitsky V.P. was going in a command tank. He was clearing the armor gaps from mines and thus made the units move ahead. There were no loses of vehicles through his fault. Along with his squad Buznitsky took part in a sweep-and-clear operation as a sub-machine gunner. He defeated 14 Hitlerites and captured 8 Hitlerites. In January, 29, 1945 Buznitsky V.P.was injured but he didn’t leave his combat post and continued to attain a combat task. Sergeant Buznitsky V.P. deserves the Government award “The Order of the Patriotic War” 2nd class. February, 10, 1945 He deserves the award by “The Order of the Patriotic War” 2nd class. Commander of the 47th Guard tank Brigade holding the order of the Red Banner Suvorov order brigade Guard Colonel Kopilov February, 10 1945 Document pertaining to: Bravery medal # 308.493 Award sheet 1. Last name, name and patronymic : Buznitsky, Vasiliy Petrovich 2. Rank : Private 3. Duty position and Unit: Sapper of the 51st Tank Brigade, Control Company 4. Birth year: 1920 5. Nationality: Ukrainian 6. Party membership: Member of the Communist Party since 1944 7. In combat: Central Front 06-09-1943, central front 8. . 9. Wounds of Contusions: None 10. In Red Army: Since May 1940 11. Inducted by: Petrovskiy, RCC, Kiev 12. Earlier Awards: Bravery Medal, 25.04.1944 13. Permanent address: Kiev, Pusha, Voditsa, 212 Lermontovskaya Street, Mother Olga Denisovna Short and concrete exposition of feat of arms and services Private Buznitsky V.P. intrepid reconnoiter and specialist. Give all own energies and energy to destroy German’s inviters. Comrade Buznitsky all the time go forward and not afraid a bullets, cannon fire and mines of the enemy. Last rush is an achievement of an objective of the Victory over Enemy. Comrade Buznitsky developed enemy mined areas. On 09 June 1943 he was first who drawn closer to the tank bogged down in river Polevaya take the spade and started sow mines. On 08 July 1943 he by own self cleared mines under the tank, which run into the mine, and set the tank free from the mined area. On 13 July 1943 Comrade Buznitsky with no fear and with courage under three enemies’ artillery raids spanned a river and it was done in time! Also all other and he returned without scathe. By own courage Comrade Buznitsky gives leads the way to other soldiers and he deserved to be awarded “Order of the Red Star” The conclusion: HE WAS ISSUED “Bravery Medal” Commander of 51 Tank Brigade Colonel Borisov 23 July 1943

Hi all just wanted to share my latest additions to my collection of IGSM, these bring my total IGSM be it singles or in groups to a modest total of 35, still hunting the three outstanding clasps, two are possible the Waziristan 1925 will be the biggest challange George, R.H. Dvr, 116993, Royal Artillery BWM, VM, IGSM (Afghanistan N.W. Frontier 1919) Khan. D, Dvr, T.B.170762, 32ND Animal Transport Coy IGSM (Mohmand 1933) Khan. A.A, L / NK, 967, 2/7th Rajput Regiment IGSM (Waziristan 1919 - 20, N.W. Frontier 1930 - 31) Upadhi. B, Sepoy, 5021, Burma Military Police (1st Rangoon Battalion), IGSM (Burma 1030 - 32, Mohmand 1933) Khan. K, Sepoy, 8719, 3/1st Punjabis Regiment IGSM (Mohmand 1933, N.W. Frontier 1930 - 31) I think this is a great medal to collect as I find it a well made medal with nice big clasps which in a way is a reflection of the period regards Caz

Please find the second newly mounted Soviet Medal group Document pertaining to Order of Glory III Class #17,634 A. Information card Order Booklet B No 447886 1. Last name : Mikhailov 2. Name and patronymic: Vasilii Andreevich 3. Rank: Lieutenant 4. Sex: Male 5. Birth year: 1914 6. Birth place: Novogorodskaya Oblast, Okulovsky Region 7. Party membership: Since 1943 8. Education: Elementary 9. Nationality: Russian 10. Joined red army: 15.03.1942 11. Place of service and duty position at time of awarding: 79th Fortified region, Leningrad Front, Master Sergeant 12. Place of service at current time: Pegstroi MVD, Base Chief O.O.S 13. Home address: Koles Station, Kolinsky 14. Awards Award name Award number Reason for awarding Combat Service Medal 258.284 42nd Army 20.03.1943 Order of Glory III 17.634 42nd Army 31.03.1944 Order of the Red Star 2.060.659 109th Rifle Division 11.06.1945 Defence of Leningrad 22.12.1942 Victory over Germany 09.05.1945 Verified on 24 May 1947 Award sheet for Order of Glory III # 17.634 1. Last name, name and patronymic : Mikhailov, Vasilii Andreevich 2. Rank : Master Sergeant 3. Duty position and Unit: Commander of a machinegun platoon, 1st company, 291st Independent Machinegun – Artillery \ Pushkinsky Battalion, 79th Fortified Region 4. Birth year: 1914 5. Nationality: Russian 6. Party membership: Since 01.10.1943 7. In combat: Since 01 March 1942, on the Leningrad Front 8. Wounds of Contusions: None 9. In Red Army: Since 01 March 1942 10. Inducted by: Kozhvensky Regional Military Commissariat Komi ASSR 11. Earlier Awards: Combat Service Medal on 20th March 1943 and Defence of Leningrad Medal 0n 05.08.1943 12. Permanent address: Family’s address at Komi ASSR, Mail department Kozhva, PO Box 274 / 2, Kastyu Station Short, concise description of combat feat of service Master Sergeant MIKHALIOV has been the platoon leader since August 1942. During all of the tension of service, he has proven himself a highly disciplined and strong – willed commander. His platoon distinguished itself on the most important sectors of the defence and always honourably accomplished its combat service mission. From 14 – 15 February after a 57 kilometre march, Comrade MIKHAILOV and his platoon established a stiff defence at the fork in the road near Shchir Strugo - Krasninsky Region, and despite the enemy’s massed artillery and motor fire, repelled repeated attacks of small groups of the enemy with inflicting substantial damage on them and accomplishing their assigned combat mission. While occupying the defence at Mtesh / Khovanovo and Cape St. Mtesh on the coast Krasninsky lake, Comrade MIKHAILOV repelled two enemy reconnaissance patrols, denying them the opportunity to accomplish their assigned mission. For exemplary accomplishment of his assigned combat missions, Comrade MIKH AILOV fully deserves of the ORDER OF GLORY III CLASS. Signed Commander 291st Independent Machine Gun Artillery Pushkinsky Battalion, MAJ Bataev on 12 March 1944 Endorsed Commandant 79th Fortified Region on 15 March 1944 Award sheet for Combat Service Medal # 258.284 1. Last name, name and patronymic : Mikhailov, Vasilii Andreevich 2. Rank : Master Sergeant 3. Duty position and Unit: Acting Platoon Commander of the 291st Separate Artillery Machine-Gun Battalion of the 79th Fortified Region 4. Birth year: 1914 5. Nationality: Russian 6. Party membership: member of the All-Union Communist Party (Bolsheviks) since 1942 7. In combat: Since 01 March 1942 8. Wounds of Contusions: None 9. In Red Army: Since 01 March 1942 10. Inducted by: Kozhvensky Regional Military Commissariat Komi ASSR 11. Earlier Awards: None 12. Permanent address: Leningrad Region, Okulovsky District, Kazansky village council, village of Vashchugovo Short, concise description of combat feat of service Comrade Mikhailov is a disciplined, brave, and determined commander. In May 1942, while on the frontline near V. KOIROVO, he built 4 strong concrete earth-and-timber emplacements (ETE), 2 dugouts for the staff, dug a 250 m long tunnel. He performed all the work out in the open, in night time conditions, under heavy enemy fire. The work was completed before the deadline. Here, comrade MIKHAILOV showed resourcefulness and courage. In July 1942, being on the frontline near the village of KISKA, he built 4 strong ETEs, 3 dugouts for the staff, created a good circle defense, dug 175 m worth of trenches. All the work was done primarily in night time conditions under continuous enemy artillery mortar fire. The work was completed before the deadline. Here, comrade MIKHAILOV showed extraordinary resourcefulness and courage. With his battle-action and political preparation, Comrade MIKHAILOV occupies first place in the company. He has trained his crew members well. One crew member is a Corporal, 3 are candidates for the rank of Corporal. During all of his service in the company, comrade MIKHAILOV has no reprimands. He has received 4 commendations, of which 2 with the 291st Separate Artillery-Machine Gun Battalion and 2 with the company. Since November 1942, he has had no reprimands in his platoon as well. Comrade MIKHAILOV takes active part in the company's public activities as a campaigner. He merits the award with the government award of Medal "FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN BATTLE" COMMANDER of the 291st Separate Artillery-Machine Gun Battalion, M a j o r BATAEV Head of HEADQUARTERS, Captain DYBKOV 14 February 1943 Award sheet for Order of the Red Star # 2.060.659 1. Last name, name and patronymic : Mikhailov, Vasilii Andreevich 2. Rank: Lieutenant. 3. Duty position and Unit: Commander of the Machine-Gun Platoon of the 602nd Red Banner Rifle Regiment "Order Alexander Nevsky" of the 109th Rifle Leningrad Red Banner Division 4. Birth year: 1914 5. Nationality: Russian 6. Party membership: Since 01.10.1943 7. In combat: Since 01 March 1942, on the Leningrad Front 8. Wounds of Contusions: Heavily wounded on 02/05/42 and 13/05/42 9. In Red Army: Since 01 March 1942 10. Inducted by: Kozhvensky Regional Military Commissariat Komi ASSR 11. Earlier Awards: Was awarded the medal "For the defense of Leningrad" in 1943, medal "For military achievements" on 20/03/43 (by order # 0272/N to the 42nd Army), and order "Glory 3rd degree" on 31/03/44 (by order #0256/N to the 42nd Army 12. Permanent address: Komi ASSR, Kozhvinsky District, Post Office Kochmas Short, concise description of combat feat of service In the battle of 18/11/44, he maintained a steady attack on the significantly reinforced enemy line on the Syrva Peninsula and suppressed the fire of two enemy machine guns with a fire attack from stationary machine guns, thus ensuring the free forward movement of the rifle company. On 11/19/44, in the area of the Leomardy dwelling, he successfully deflected the enemy counter attack and shot more than 20 Hitlerites. By order # 026/n of June 11, 1945 to all units of the 109th Leningrad Rifle Red Banner Division, he is awarded the Order RED STAR COMMANDER of the 602nd Red Banner Rifle Regiment "Order Alexander Nevsky", Major Anchugov 8 June 1945. Head of the Personnel Department of the 109th Leningrad Rifle Red Banner Division, Major Liubavin 12 June 1945