Description
Documented group
Awarded to Guards Jr. Sergeant Fedor Andreevich Kisilev (Федор Андреевич Кисилев)
For operating a rocket launcher (Katyusha) under enemy fire. During intense combat on 11 January 1944, he drove his launcher into position despite heavy mortar and artillery fire, personally loaded the rockets, and ensured a timely salvo that eliminated up to half a German platoon and suppressed two enemy mortars. He later repaired a damaged combat vehicle under fire, returning it to action, and in 1945 contributed to the repair of 17 vehicles during an offensive
The group consists of the following items:
Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #144927
Made of solid gold, silver and enamels. Measures 47.20 mm in height, 44.75 mm in width and weighs 25.6 grams without its screwplate.
In nice about average condition considering it is a relatively early award. Its details are crisp and the enamels are without repairs and show a small superficial chip on the 3 o’clock ray of the red star only. The screwpost of the order has not been shortened and the order comes with its time period silver screwplate.
Medal for Bravery #524679
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 37.22 mm in diameter, 41.81 in height including its eyelet and weighs 26.9 grams.
The medal is in a decent, worn condition with several dings and scratches and medium overall wear. Its details are still visible but the lacquer filling the letters CCCP is all worn off. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Medal for Combat Merit #1984264
Made of solid silver and enamels. Measures 37.26 mm in height including its eyelet, 32.35 mm in width and weighs 18.9 grams.
Like the previous medal, this one is in worn condition with several dings and scratches and medium overall wear. Its details are mostly visible but the lacquer filling the letters CCCP is all gone. Its connection ring has not been cut.
Medal for the Defence of Stalingrad
Made of brass. Measures 37.22 mm in height including its eyelet, 32.16 mm in width and weighs 16.7 grams.
In nice condition with most details still visible on both sides. The brass shows a strong patina and its connection ring has not been cut
Medal for the Victory over Germany
Made of brass. Measures 37.52 mm in height including its eyelet, 32.14 mm in width and weighs 17.4 grams.
The medal shows medium wear to the raised areas and some of the original luster is still present.
Order Booklet with all awards above mentioned
In excellent condition with all pages present and firmly attached. The document is numbered A No 254323
Research to the Order of the Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class:
“Comrade KISILEV proved himself brave and courageous during the combat engagements against the German invaders. He executed all assigned to him missions precisely and in a timely fashion. In the engagements for the villages Red’ka and Borisovichi on 11 January 1944, comrade KISILEV drove this launcher into the designated firing position in time, despite strong enemy mortar and artillery fire falling around. He personally began loading the rockets onto the launcher, which allowed for firing the salvo in time. This salvo eliminated up to a half enemy platoon and suppressed two enemy mortars. Comrade KISILEV kept his composure and remained calm, when the enemy shells began falling around his vehicle. Skilfully driving his tank, he took his combat vehicle out of the combat zone without any damages.
He is devoted to the cause of Lenin-Stalin party and the Socialist Motherland. He deserves state award order “PATRIOTIC WAR II CLASS””
Research to the Medal for Bravery:
“Comrade KISILEV proved himself brave and courageous during the combat engagements against the German invaders. He executed all assigned to him missions precisely and in a timely fashion. In the engagements for the villages Red’ka and Borisovichi on 11 January 1944, comrade KISILEV drove this launcher into the designated firing position in time, despite strong enemy mortar and artillery fire falling around. He personally began loading the rockets onto the launcher, which allowed for firing the salvo in time. This salvo eliminated up to a half enemy platoon and suppressed two enemy mortars. Comrade KISILEV kept his composure and remained calm, when the enemy shells began falling around his vehicle. Skilfully driving his tank, he took his combat vehicle out of the combat zone without any damages.
He is devoted to the cause of Lenin-Stalin party and the Socialist Motherland. He deserves state award order “PATRIOTIC WAR II CLASS””
Research to the Medal for Combat Merit:
“Comrade KISILEV proved himself brave and courageous during the combat engagements against the German invaders. He executed all assigned to him missions precisely and in a timely fashion. In the engagements for the villages Red’ka and Borisovichi on 11 January 1944, comrade KISILEV drove this launcher into the designated firing position in time, despite strong enemy mortar and artillery fire falling around. He personally began loading the rockets onto the launcher, which allowed for firing the salvo in time. This salvo eliminated up to a half enemy platoon and suppressed two enemy mortars. Comrade KISILEV kept his composure and remained calm, when the enemy shells began falling around his vehicle. Skilfully driving his tank, he took his combat vehicle out of the combat zone without any damages.
He is devoted to the cause of Lenin-Stalin party and the Socialist Motherland. He deserves state award order “PATRIOTIC WAR II CLASS””
The complete translations of the research can be read below:
- register card
- citation Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class
- citation Medal for Bravery
- citation Medal Combat Merit
More information on Sgt. Kisilev can be found here
Also included are scans of a map of the 7th Guards Mortar Regiment of 10 January 1944 (see picture galley)
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