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03-04-2009, 05:47 AM | #1 |
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Red Star,0871018,Heavy Tank Commander,71st Separate Guards Heavy Tank Regiment
I have recently received research back for a Red Star I acquired from our local auction site (allegro.pl) 1 1/2 years ago. Initial research turned up nothing but our most recent researcher was successful.
Currently I have deduced that his name was Vladimir Borskij from Leningrad. He joined the army in 1941 at the ripe old age of 18. He was a mechanic in the 71st Motorised Infantry Brigade of the 6th Guard Tank Corps of the 3rd Guard Tank Army attached to the 1st Ukrainian Front. Tankist Borskij was involved in the final major tank battle of World War 2. This battle took place between March 1st and 8th around the town of Lauban just west of Breslau. The description regarding the item on allegro stated that this and three other (square suspension version of the "Medal of Combat", "Medal for Bravery" and "Order of Glory III") medals were dug up at a place where three T-34 tanks were known to have been destroyed. Due to the burned and melted state of the star it is most likely that Vladimir died a horrible death at the age of 21. I have included three images from the citation, originally to give him a OPW2, and ask that someone help with what I cannot translate. 1st photo: portion of citation regarding his position. 2nd photo: portion of citation regarding the fronts to which he was attached. The front I understand. It is the months that are needing translation. Volkhov Front: ??? 1942 - ??? 19433rd photo: the actual written portion stating the reason for being given the Order of the Red Star. Thanks.
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