Red Star,2264877,SU-76 Commander,498th Separate Self-Propelled Artillery Division

[kiwiussr]

just had the research back on a red star in a group I have. this person went from and enlisted solider through to become a Battery Commander Lt Col

I find this citation great for a red star, have seen higher awards given for a lot less, and also finding a tank award for actions in Manchunia a great bonus

Document pertaining to
A. Information card
Order Booklet No
1. Last name : Gxxx
2. Name and patronymic: Petr Axxxx
3. Rank: Lt Colonel
4. Sex: Male
5. Birth year: 18.07.1923
6. Birth place: Mayle Izby Village, Plesetskii Region, Arkhangelsk Oblast
7. Party membership:
8. Education: 26.04.1942 -29.06.1956
9. Nationality: Russian.
10. Joined red army: 26.04.1942
11. Place of service and duty position at time of awarding: 38th Guards Tank Regt, 14th Tank Brigade, 4th Mechanized Corps
12. Place of service at current time:
13. Home address:
14. Awards
Name of orders and medals Numbers of awards Numbers of documents Reason for the award
Order of the Red Star 2.264.877 A 666659 Decree 159CP V2561
20.08.45
Bravery Medal 3.352.038 A 666659 Decree # 38
27.10.1943
For Military Merit N / A A 666659 Decree of USSR
13.06.1952
Medal “For Victory over Germany” N / A Certificate
X 0330103 Decree from 09.05.1945
Medal “For Victory over Japan” N / A Certificate
N 082326 Decree from
30.09.45
Medal “For 30 years Soviet army and navy” N / A Decree of USSR
22.02.1948

ORDER
of the 38th Guard Tank Regiment
27 October 1943 #6/N Active Army
On behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the USSR, for diligent execution of the military Assignments during the fight against the German invaders and for demonstrating bravery and courage in the process, -
AWARD: Medal "FOR BRAVERY"
Award sheet
1. Last name, name and patronymic : Gxxxx, Petr Axxxx
2. Rank : Senior Sergeant
3. Duty position and Unit: 38th Guards Tank Regt, 14th Tank Brigade, 4th Mechanized Corps
4. Birth year: 1923
5. Nationality: Russian
6. Party membership: member of the Leninist Communist Youth League since 1941
7. In combat: On the Volkhovsky Front from June 1942 to March 1943
8. Wounds of Contusions: None
9. In Red Army: 1942
10. Inducted by: Plesetzky District Military Commission (DMC) of the Arlhagelsk Region.
11. Earlier Awards: None
12. Permanent address: Arkhangelsk Region, Plesetzky District, Village of Malye Izby.

Short, concise description of combat feat of service

During the battles on 10/17/43 near the village of Bezymianny, at the field base, in his capacity as a tank radio operator for the commander of the 1st Platoon, he provided a constant, uninterrupted connection with the company commander, thus ensuring that the battle orders were carried out in full. He demolished up to 20 Hitlerites soldiers with his machine gun
Award sheet
1. Last name, name and patronymic : Gxxxx, Petr Axxxx
2. Rank : Guard Junior Lieutenant
3. Duty position and Unit: Commander of SU 76 (Light Self-Propelled Cannon) of the 498th Separate Self-Propelled Artillery Division
4. Birth year: 1923
5. Nationality: Russian
6. Party membership: member of the Leninist Communist Youth League
7. In combat: On the Volkhovsky Front from June 1942 to March 1943, the 3rd Ukrainian Front from September 1943 to December 1943, 4th Ukrainian Front December 1943-February 1944.
8. Wounds of Contusions: None
9. In Red Army: April 1942
10. Inducted by: Plesetzky DMC
11. Earlier Awards: Medal "For bravery"
12. Permanent address: Arkhangelsk Region, Letneozersky Train Line, 991st km, village of M. Izby. Family address: same.
Short, specific description of the personal battle feat or achievement

While driving the commander tank during the traverse of a state boundary in difficult conditions through a heavily wooded, swampy area, in the course of battle, Guard Junior Lieutenant Gxxxx P.A.completed the movements without a single accident or breakdown. In the attack against the sabotage group when the division was placed in the spot of a railroad side-track ambush, Junior Lieutenant Getman quickly organized the crew members for a circle defense and on 08/21/45 demolished the enemy forces with steady fire. He marched in difficult conditions, leading his tank under a heavy fire. He cleared a path for himself free of landmines without hampering the advancement of the formation which was moving under a heavy fire attack. He carried his battle task diligently and in a timely manner and arrived at the designated place at the predetermined time. Along the way, he conducted reconnaissance and demonstrated courage, bravery, and resourcefulness
He merits the government award with the Order "Red Star".
Commander of the 498th Separate Self-Propelled Artillery Division
Guard Major Radinsky
23/08/45

[Bill Garvy]

Very nice Red Star and citation! Any scans of the Red Star and documents available to be seen?

[Pobeda45]

Really great Japan conflict citation!!

George

[CtahhR]

Petr Afanas'evich Getman's Red Star citation. Also awarded an OPWII'85.