ANZAC Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hi allbeing a new member here I just want to say what a great place to gather knowledge I just would like to share one of my special pieces. Collecting Orders of Glory for sometime now I have quite a few reserached and quite a few more not, but all good things come to those that wait...I hopeThis piece was interesting because the recipient had engraved his name onto the back of the award, this in itself required the piece to be researched and the story revealed. It turned out that it was awarded to an Armenian from Georgia for actions in Lithuania.Enjoy!BrendanOrder Of Glory III Class # 160397Name: Aramais PogosyanMilitary Rank: Senior Sergeant"During the forced crossing of the Neman river, in region of Alitus city of Lithuania, from 14.07.44 to 15.07.44, comrade Pogosyan showed himself as a brave resourceful commander. He provided efficient guidance in carrying equipment ? 45mm cannon and crew. During the capture of Alitus, destroyed German infantry by direct fire.On 19.07.44 while situated in defense in the region of height 169,1 1km westward of Alitus, during the counter attack, put two German tanks out of action." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Rick Research Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I've never seen a named Soviet award before-- wonder when he did it? MIGHT have gotten him into trouble for "vandalizing State Property" or something! He had an exceptionally (and unusually) well rewarded war. As an NCO, there isn't any personnel file on him-- but have you considered getting the missing Valour Medal and Red Star citations researched? That would fill in the rest of the story on his personal war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I just love these OoG citations. There's nothing but genuine valour!!! I'll second what Rick said. I would get the other awards researched for the rest of the story. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANZAC Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Thankyou gentlemen, yes an unusual and likely interesting story.I have considered researching the other awards but like most of my collection I get side tracked on having research completed on the actual items I posess. As a matter of fact after my new lot of research comes in I actually decided to research the rest of the awards for this one and another, even though I haven't got the actual awards, but there is a need to complete the full story.Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I love the citations for these as well :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddywhack Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 after getting the citation to my uncles MC knowing what the medal you have was awarded for just brings it alive!! thats why soviet stuff is great!you can find out the history behind it!!! nice medal and citaction!all good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
censlenov Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 great citation. I can just picture what he must have gone through and it ain't pretty.CheersChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANZAC Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Thankyou allI will post another of my favourite researched Glories or Bravery Medals as I get time.Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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