Trojan, Nikolaj Zaharovich, Tank Repair, 47th Guards Uman Tank Brigade

[Bill Garvy]

Order Book, #439265, dated April 10th, 1946, and decorations, Combat Service Medal, #340739, Bravery Medal, #274766, Orders of the Red Star, #948957 & #2171768, and Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class, #287972, August, 1943.

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Reverse of Orders of the Red Star 948957, 2171768, & Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class, 287972

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[SIZE="3"]Reverse of Bravery Medal 274766 and Combat Service Medal 340739

Komsomol Book, 17505556, dated February 10th, 1943, dues stamps February, 1943 through 1944[/SIZE]

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[SIZE="3"]PRIKAZ (Combat Service Medal, #340739)

51st Tank Brigade

Central Front

No. 034

July 14th, 1943

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:

Medal “For Combat Service”:

14. Sergeant TROYAN, Nikolai Zakharovich, Electrician 255th Tank Battalion

Commander 51st Tank Brigade
Lieutenant-Colonel Borisov

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[SIZE="3"]Award Sheet

1. Last name, name, and patrionymic: Troyan, Nikolai Zakharovich
2. Rank: Sergeant
3. Duty position: Electrician – 255th Tank Battalion, 51st Tank Brigade
Recommendation for the Order of the Red Star
4. Born: 1921
5. Nationality: Ukrainian
6. Party membership: Comsomol member
7. Previous combat: SW Front, Western Front 8.42-1.43, SW Front 1.3.43, Central Front 5.43-present
8. Wounds or shell-shock: n/a
9. In Armed Forces: since 1941
10. Inducted by: Savinskii Regional Military Commissariat, Kharkov Oblast
11. Previous awards: n/a
12. Home of record: [trans: entry intentionally obscured]

Short description of personal combat feat or accomplishment

Comrade Troyan has been employed on the most difficult and important sectors of the repair team’s work. During fighting for the “1st of May” village (Kursk Oblast), without rest he and the team’s members repaired nine vehicles in two days, thus enabling the reestablishment of the battalion’s combat capability. He is deserving of the Order of the Red Star.

Signed Commander of the 255th Tank Battalion, (?), on 10th July, 1943

Awarded Medal “For Combat Service”
Commander, 51st Tank Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Borisov on 14th July, 1943
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[SIZE="3"]PRIKAZ (Bravery Medal, #274766)

51st Tank Brigade

Central Front

No. 034

July 25th, 1943

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:

Medal “For Bravery”

10. Senior Sergeant TROYAN, Nikolai Zakharovich, Electrician 255th Tank Battalion

Commander 51st Tank Brigade
Lieutenant-Colonel Borisov
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[SIZE="3"]Award Sheet

1. Last name, name, and patrionymic: Troyan, Nikolai Zakharovich
2. Rank: Sergeant
3. Duty position: Electrician – 255th Tank Battalion, 51st Tank Brigade
Recommendation for the Bravery Medal
4. Born: 1921
5. Nationality: Ukrainian
6. Party membership: Comsomol member
7. Previous combat: SW Front 1.43-5.43 and since 5.43 to present on the Central Front
8. Wounds or shell-shock: n/a
9. In Armed Forces: since 1941
10. Inducted by: Savinskii Regional Military Commissariat, Kharkov Oblast
11. Previous awards: Combat Service Medal
12. Home of record: [trans: entry intentionally obscured]

Short description of personal combat feat or accomplishment

In his excellent repair of combat vehicles Comrade Troyan displayed courage and bravery in the evacuation of tanks damaged on the battlefield. As the member of an evacuation crew Comrade Troyan evacuated four tanks from the battlefield, all (?) he repaired electrical equipment and faults in a short period.

Conclusion: He is deserving of the Bravery Medal.

Signed Commander of the 255th Tank Battalion, Captain (?), on 25th July, 1943

Endorsed Commander, 51st Tank Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Borisov on 25th July, 1943
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[SIZE="3"]PRIKAZ (Order of the Red Star, #948957)

51st “Uman” Red Banner, Order of Suvorov Tank Brigade

September 13th, 1944

No. 027/N

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:

Order “Red Star”

27. Starshina TROYAN, Nikolai Zakharovich, Fitter, 2nd Tank Battalion Brigade

Commander 51st “Uman” Red Banner, Order of Suvorov Brigade
Colonel Kopylov

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[SIZE="3"]Award Sheet

1. Last name, name, and patrionymic: Troyan, Nikolai Zakharovich
2. Rank: Sergeant Major
3. Duty position: Welder/Repairman – 2nd Tank Battalion, 51st Uman Red Banner Tank Brigade
Recommendation for the Order of the Red Star
4. Born: 21.12.21
5. Nationality: Ukrainian
6. Party membership: Comsomol member since 4.1943
7. Previous combat: 6.41-7.41 SW Front, 8.42-9.42 Western Front, 1.43-3.43 SW Front, 3.43-5.43 Voronezh Front, 5.43-(?).43 Central Front, 1.44-3.44 2 Ukrainian Front, 6.44-present 1 Belorussian Front
8. Wounds or shell-shock: seriously wounded 25.7.41 in Gaisin city (Vinnitsa Oblast)
9. In Armed Forces: since April, 1941
10. Inducted by: Savinskii Regional Military Commissariat, Kharkov Oblast
11. Previous awards: Combat Service Medal 14.7.43 51stTank Brigade, Bravery Medal 25.7.43 51stTank Brigade
12. Home of record: [trans: entry intentionally obscured]

Short description of personal combat feat or accomplishment

In fighting for the Socialist Motherland from 22.7.44 to the present in Lyublin, Pulava, and Warsaw principalities (Poland) he has displayed steadfastness, bravery and exemplary selfless work. By his direct participation under field conditions and direct enemy fire, Comrade Troyan conducted 12 on-site repairs and three major repairs. All repairs involving Comrade Troyan’s participation were done ahead of schedule and of high quality.

Conclusion: He is deserving of the Order of the Red Star.

Signed Acting Commander, 2nd Tank Battalion, Captain Tarachenko on 8th August, 1944

Endorsed Acting Commander, 51st Uman Red Banner Tank Brigade, Guards Lieutenant Colonel Telekhov on 30th August, 1944
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[SIZE="3"]PRIKAZ (Order of the Red Star, #2171768)

47th Guards “Uman” Order of Lenin, Red Banner, Order of Suvorov Brigade

March 22nd, 1945

No. 013/N

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:

Order “Red Star”:

23. Guards Starshina TROYAN, Nikolai Zakharovich, Fitter, 2nd Tank Battalion Brigade

Commander 47th Guards “Uman” Order of Lenin, Red Banner, Order of Suvorov Brigade
Colonel-General Kopylov

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