The faces of WWII Heroes

Original image: The commander of the topographic platoon of the headquarters battery, senior lieutenant comrade Gertsev conducts practical exercises on the ground, with the soldiers of his platoon, to tie up the battalion's order of battle.

Image: The commander of the topographic platoon of the headquarters battery, senior lieutenant comrade Gertsev conducts practical exercises on the ground, with the soldiers of his platoon, to tie up the battalion's order of battle.

Original image: The fire platoon of Lieutenant Ponamarenko is at a firing position, firing at the German fascist invaders, in the Borshchevate district.

Image: The fire platoon of Lieutenant Ponamarenko is at a firing position, firing at the German fascist invaders, in the Borshchevate district.

Original image: The best chauffeur-driver Sergeant Gulyaykin awarded the medal "For Courage"

Image: The best chauffeur-driver Sergeant Gulyaykin awarded the medal "For Courage"

Original image: The instructor of propaganda and agitation of the regiment, senior political instructor, Comrade Mikhailyushchenko S., conducts a briefing meeting with agitators and editors of "Battle sheets"

Image: The instructor of propaganda and agitation of the regiment, senior political instructor, Comrade Mikhailyushchenko S., conducts a briefing meeting with agitators and editors of "Battle sheets"

Original image: May 23, 1942 senior battalion commissar T.T. Kadyshev was recalled by the political administration of the front from the regiment and appointed commissar of the artillery administration of the 24th Army. He currently works as Deputy Artillery Commander for Political Affairs of the North Caucasus front.

Image: May 23, 1942 senior battalion commissar T.T. Kadyshev was recalled by the political administration of the front from the regiment and appointed commissar of the artillery administration of the 24th Army. He currently works as Deputy Artillery Commander for Political Affairs of the North Caucasus front.

Original image: The best agitator and editor of the "Combat leaflet" of the political leader of the 1st battery Ivan Ivanovich Storozhko. For his courage and bravery shown in battles against the Nazi invaders, he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner.

Image: The best agitator and editor of the "Combat leaflet" of the political leader of the 1st battery Ivan Ivanovich Storozhko. For his courage and bravery shown in battles against the Nazi invaders, he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner.

Original image: The military commissar of the regiment, battalion commissar G.A. Chernyshev For courage and valour shown in battles, he was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Medal For Courage.

Image: The military commissar of the regiment, battalion commissar G.A. Chernyshev For courage and valour shown in battles, he was awarded the Order of the Red Star and the Medal For Courage.

Original image: The regiment commander, Major Akhtyrchenko P.G. For courage and bravery shown in battles, he was awarded the Order of the Red Banner.