For Bravery,0135090,T-60 Driver-Mechanic,184th Tank Brigade

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Award sheet

[Pencil: “To be awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class”]


1. Last name, first name and patronymic: Shokin, Nikolai Sergeyevich
2. Rank: Master Sergeant
3. Position and unit: Mechanic and driver of a T-34 tank in the 2nd Company, 263rd Tank Battalion, 78th Tank Brigade
Nominated for: Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class
4. Year of birth: 1920
5. Nationality: Russian
6. Party affiliation: Candidate member of the Communist Party
7. Participation in the Civil War, the following combat actions for the defense of the USSR and the Patriotic War (where and when): Since June 1941
8. Wounds and contusions received during the Patriotic War: No
9. Since when in the Red Army: 1940
10. Drafted by which military commissariat: Military Commissariat of the Korenevo Raion, Kursk Oblast
11. Which awards received previously (for which merits): None
12. Permanent home address of the prospective awardee and the address of his family: ______________

Short, concrete description of his combat feat or merits:

During the fighting with the German invaders for the village of Suragino on May 7, 1943, comrade Shokin displayed bravery, valor, and courage. Skillfully maneuvering his tank on the battlefield, during this battle he and his crew destroyed 1 enemy anti-tank gun, 2 wooden pillboxes, 3 dugouts, and 2 firing positions. Even though the approaches to the foremost front line were heavily mined, comrade Shokin skillfully led his tank through the mined sectors and was among the first to break through the enemy defenses. He took active part in evacuating two tanks, which had been disabled by mines, from the battlefield, despite the hammering enemy artillery and mortar fire.

He personally took part in evacuating comrade Krasnikov, a severely wounded radiotelegraph operator, from the battlefield, despite heavy enemy rifle, machine-gun, and mortar fire.

Conclusion: For killing enemy troops and destroying materiel, for evacuating disabled tanks, and for the bravery, valor, and courage he displayed in the process, he deserves the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class.

Commander of the 263rd Tank Battalion
Captain [signed] / Zinovyev /
May 11, 1943



I recommend he be awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class.

Commander of the 78th Tank Brigade
Lieutenant Colonel [signed] / Kochergin /
May 17, 1943