Description
Order of Glory 3rd Class #10501
Awarded to Sr. Sergeant Georgij Pavlovich Veschyugin (Когутенко Александр Михайлович)
For exceptional bravery and leadership as a signal squad leader, comrade Kogutenko maintained vital communications under heavy enemy fire despite a head wound, personally restoring lines multiple times at great risk to his life and ensuring all tasks were completed honorably and on time
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 46.49 mm in width, 48.31 mm in height and weighs 24.3 grams without its suspension. The serial number is located on top of its reverse.
In great condition considering its a low numbered piece. Its details are mostly visible although the raised areas show moderate wear. Both sides show several small dings and scratches but noting distracting from the overall appeal of the order. The enamels are all original and well preserved with some dings and scratches only. Its connection ring has not been cut and its double layer steel suspension is time period to the order.
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
During the Patriotic War, comrade Kogutenko proved himself a valorous, brave signal squad leader.
Leading his squad on 7.1.1944, comrade Kogutenko extended communications to an observation post. Upon arrival at the observation post they were subjected to heavy enemy artillery shelling resulting in Kogutenko receiving a wound in the head. He was ordered to return his squad in anticipation of providing communications after nightfall. Returning his squad and equipment and rendering first aid to the wounded, he made his way to the aid station and after being bandaged he returned to his post. After nightfall, despite the pain and fatigue from his wound and exhibiting physical weakness, he again provided communications, leading his remaining personnel and personally lugging reels and doing the work of two people. Communications was provided on time despite possessing only half the authorized, surviving personnel and being wounded, Kogutenko risked his life three times to visit the front lines under enemy shelling to restore communications. After being wounded comrade Kogutenko remained at his post and accomplished all his assigned tasks honorably and on time.
Comrade Kogutenko is ideologically stalwart, dedicated to the Lenin-Stalin Party, morally upright, and politically literate.
Is worthy of the state award the “Order of Glory III Class”.
The full translation of the research can be read below:
More information on Sgt. Veschyugin can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery are scans of the combat order of the headquarter
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