For Courage During A Fire,1961,Head Of Militarised Fire Protection,Tbilisi MVD

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These Medals were once seen as "top shelf" but now can be picked up for two figures.

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Lieutenant Colonel Mgeladze, Georgij Isakovich
Head of the Section Of Militarised Fire Protection, Tbilisi Management Of Fire Protection Minister Of Internal Affairs Georgian SSR.
Presented for award of the Medal "For Courage During A Fire"
1. Year of birth 1914
2. Nationality Georgian
3. Party Membership Member CPSU
4. Social Status Servant
5. From which time in the organs From 20-08-1946.
6. Participant in the Civil War and subsequent military activities in defence of the USSR (where and when) In the Patriotic War 1943-44 Kerch'
7. Has had wounds, contusions Not had
8. Has received awards (for which distinction) Medals: "For The Defence Of The Caucasus", "For Victory Over Germany", "XXX Years Of The Soviet Army And Navy", "For Combat Merits", "For Impeccable Service" II and I Classes, The Badge "Best Worker Of Fire Protection", Gramota of the Presidium Of The Supreme Soviet Of The Georgian SSR.
9. Current home address Tbilisi, Chavchavadze #37

Guiding the work of subunits in a fire in the benzene-rectification section of the coke-chemical workshop of the Transcaucasus Metallurgic Plant Named Stalin, which occurred on 4th July 1961, with the result of high temperature and danger of explosion, he with risk to his life organised the supply of the hose directly to the blaze, showing during this bravery, persistence and an inspirational personal example to fire-fighters selflessly struggling with fire in his bold work at one of the most dangerous combat sections provided the successful extinguishing of the fire, that prevented the possibility of explosions and exit from the building of the most valuable equipment.
For showing boldness and courage is meriting of the award of the Medal "For Courage During A Fire".

Head of the Management Of Fire Protection Ministry Of Internal Affairs Georgian SSR Colonel-Engineer Baranidze
2nd August 1961

Worthy of presentation for the award Medal "For Courage During A Fire",
Deputy Minister Of Internal Affairs Georgian SSR Colonel Chaladze
August 1961

Worthy of award of the Medal "For Courage During A Fire"
Minister Of Internal Affairs Georgian SSR Major-General Garibashvili
5th August 1961

Notice of awarding
The decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet Of The Georgian SSR of 16th September 1961 awarded the Medal "For Courage During A Fire".
Supervisor of the section of award
G. Nadashvili

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Adding to this special research, a photograph of the recipient.