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.
Reverse of Orders of the Red Star 948957, 2171768, & Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class, 287972
Reverse of Bravery Medal 274766 and Combat Service Medal 340739
Komsomol Book, 17505556, dated February 10th, 1943, dues stamps February, 1943 through 1944
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
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 teams work. During fighting for the 1st of May village (Kursk Oblast), without rest he and the teams members repaired nine vehicles in two days, thus enabling the reestablishment of the battalions 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
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
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
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
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 (G/P?)aisin (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 Troyans 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
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
Award Sheet
1. Last name, name, and patrionymic: Troyan, Nikolai Zakharovich
2. Rank: Guards Sergeant Major
3. Duty position: Welder/Repairman 2nd Tank Battalion, 47th Guards Uman Order of Lenin Red Banner Order of Suvorov Tank Brigade
Recommendation for the Order of the Patriotic War II Class
4. Born: 21.12.21
5. Nationality: Ukrainian
6. Party membership: Candidate Communist Party member since 1.45
7. Previous combat: SW Front 6.41-7.41, Western Front 8.42-9.42, SW Front 1.43-3.43, Voronezh Front 3.43-5.43, Central Front 5.43-9.43, 2 Ukrainian Front 1.44-6.44, 1 Belorussian Front 6.44 to present
8. Wounds or shell-shock: seriously wounded 25.7.41
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, Bravery Medal 25.7.43, Red Star 13.9.44
12. Home of record: [trans: entry intentionally obscured]
Short description of personal combat feat or accomplishment
In fighting on the 1st Belorussian Front north of the city of Arnswald and for the cities of Peate, Naugard, and Golenov from 1.3.45 to the present, Comrade Troyan has displayed steadfastness, courage, and exemplary, capable, selfless work. Continuously caring for the repair (?) of tanks, Comrade Troyan directly participated in the evacuation of 11 tanks from the battlefield under enemy fire, of which six were returned to action in a short period. Additionally, Comrade Troyan conducted the repair of seven tanks on site thus returning the battalions combat capability. In difficult conditions Comrade Troyan advanced among the tanks fighting formation where he restored the combat vehicles technical capacity.
Conclusion: He is deserving of the Order of the Patriotic War II Class.
Signed Commander, 2 Tank Battalion, Guards Captain Petrochenkov in March, 1945
Recommended downgrade to the Order of the Red Star by Deputy Commander, 47th Guards Tank Brigade, Guards Major (?)
Downgrade endorsed by Commander, 47th Guards Uman Order of Lenin Red Banner Order of Suvorov Tank Brigade, Guards Colonel Kopylov in March, 1945
PRIKAZ (Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class, #287972)
9th Guards Uman Red Banner, Order of Suvorov Tank Corps
February ____, 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 Patriotic War, 2nd Class
24. Guards Starshina TROYAN, Nikolai Zakharovich, Fitter, 2nd Guards Tank Battalion, 47th Guards Uman Red Banner Order of Suvorov Tank Brigade.
Commander, 9th Guards Uman Red Banner, Order of Suvorov Tank Corps
Guards Major-General Tank Troops Vedeneev
Corps Chief of Staff
Guards Lieutenant-Colonel Shetsov
Award Sheet
1. Last name, name, and patrionymic: Troyan, Nikolai Zakarovich
2. Rank: Guards Sergeant Major
3. Duty position: Welder/Repairman 2nd Tank Battalion, 47th Guards Uman Red Banner Order of Suvorov Tank Brigade
Recommendation for the Order of the Patriotic War II Class
4. Born: 21.12.21
5. Nationality: Ukrainian
6. Party membership: Candidate Communist Party member since 2.45
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, 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
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, Bravery Medal 25.7.43, and Order of Red Star 13.9.44
12. Home of record: [trans: entry intentionally obscured]
Short description of personal combat feat or accomplishment
During the capture of Grubets, Mi(?)puv, Zhirarduv, Sokachev, Bromberg, and Shoepleike from 15.1.45 to the present in combat for our Socialist Motherland, Comrade Troyan has displayed valor, bravery, and exemplary selfless work. Under any circumstances despite fatigue and the situation Comrade Troyan ceaselessly and accurately accomplished all his orders. Continuously maintaining the tanks Comrade Troyan rendered rapid assistance to the tanks under any conditions. Comrade Troyan participated in the evacuation and repair of six of the battalions damaged tanks on the battlefield under enemy fire, thus enabling the most rapid restoration of the battalions combat capability.
In street fighting for the city of Shoenlanke on 28.1.45 Comrade Troyan fearlessly rushed into the city, accounted for burning tanks, and took measures for the evacuation of damaged tanks.
Conclusion: He is deserving of the Order of the Patriotic War II Class.
Signed Commander, 2nd Tank Battalion, Guards Captain Makinin on 3.2.45
Endorsed Commander, 47th Guards Uman Red Banner Order of Suvorov Tank Brigade, Guards Colonel Konylov on 10th February, 1945
Awarded the Order of the Patriotic War II Class by Order 013/N of the 9 Guards Tank Corps dated 17.2.45. Signed Chief of Personnel, 9 Guards Tank Corps, Guards Major Mikhalts
Document for the Medal Victory over Germany dated May 15th, 1946 by the Commander of the 47th Guards Uman Order of Lenin, Red Banner, Order of Suvorov Tank Brigade (47-й Гвардейской Уманской Oрдена Ленина Краснознамённой Oрдена Суворова Tанковой Бригады), Guards Colonel & Hero of the Soviet Union (#5870), Nikolai Veniaminovich Kopylov, Serial #Shch095039
Document for the Medal Liberation of Warsaw dated April 26th, 1946 by the Commander of the 47th Guards Uman Order of Lenin, Red Banner, Order of Suvorov Tank Brigade (47-й Гвардейской Уманской Oрдена Ленина Краснознамённой Oрдена Суворова Tанковой Бригады), Guards Colonel & Hero of the Soviet Union (#5870), Nikolai Veniaminovich Kopylov, Serial #A211698
Document for the Medal Capture of Berlin dated December 26th, 1946 by the Commander of the 47th Guards Uman Order of Lenin, Red Banner, Order of Suvorov Tank Brigade (47-й Гвардейской Уманской Oрдена Ленина Краснознамённой Oрдена Суворова Tанковой Бригады), Guards Colonel & Hero of the Soviet Union (#5870), Nikolai Veniaminovich Kopylov, Serial #A105012
Document for the Medal 20th Anniversary of Victory dated February 16th, 1967 by the Izyumskiy (Kharkov, Ukraine SSR) Regional Military Commissariat, Serial #B0266313
Document for the Badge 25th Anniversary of Victory
Document for the Medal 30th Anniversary of Victory, combatant, dated February 22nd, 1976 by the Izyumskiy (Kharkov, Ukraine SSR) Regional Military Commissariat, Lieutenant-Colonel Shakhray
Document for the Medal 50th Anniversary Soviet Armed Forces dated July 21st, 1969 by the Izyumskiy (Kharkov, Ukraine SSR) Regional Military Commissariat
Document for the Medal 60th Anniversary Soviet Armed Forces dated May 9th, 1979 by the Izyumskiy (Kharkov, Ukraine SSR) Regional Military Commissariat
Red Army Soldier Book
Photographs
Post-war photograph & newspaper article about the Guards Sergeant
