Romania Romanian Postmortem Bravery Citation 1945 for actions against the Germans.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Gents,

here is an interesting one that falls in between during regime change namely Royal Romania and Communist Romania:-

Handwritten citation for a postmortem bravery medal for action against German forces.

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

Will crop further for detail.

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

Literal translation:-

"Special report with regards Soldier Arvatescu Dumitru military deeds, 1945 draft, Heavy Weapons Squadron / Section.

During the Sacalaz Nord (Timisoara) action, he remained with the machine gun, in position, flanking the attacking German infantry, forcing it with machine gun fire to slow down, thus providing time for his comrades to fall back. He doesn't leave the position, not even when the enemy is 10 meters in front of him, he keep firing alone, dying on the machine gun by hand-grenade fire.

To be mentioned that this soldier, upon arriving in the company, asked to be assigned at the machine gun, which he never gave up, not even in death.

For the (gallant) deed of arms by this brave sacrificed soldier, I propose that he be decorated with the "Military Virtue" Medal- postmortem, 2nd class.

Signed:-

Lt.col. . . . ." 13th Regiment Cavalry,

Edited May 2, 2012 by Kev in Deva