The faces of WWII Heroes

Original image: The personnel of the observation post is preparing to perform a combat mission

Image: The personnel of the observation post is preparing to perform a combat mission

Original image: Scouts and signalmen of the headquarters battery for the construction of dugouts for housing

Image: Scouts and signalmen of the headquarters battery for the construction of dugouts for housing

Original image: A group of fighters cooking at the command post

Original image: Senior sergeant radiotelephone master Ryaguzov Boris Mitrofanovich, in a combat situation directly on the front lines makes timely repairs of communication equipment. About a hundred telephones and dozens of radio stations passed through his hands.

Image: Senior sergeant radiotelephone master Ryaguzov Boris Mitrofanovich, in a combat situation directly on the front lines makes timely repairs of communication equipment. About a hundred telephones and dozens of radio stations passed through his hands.

Original image: Red Army soldierelephone operator of the 5th battery Lichman was awarded the medal "For Courage". Killed by the death of a hero from an enemy bomb while restoring communication.

Image: Red Army soldierelephone operator of the 5th battery Lichman was awarded the medal "For Courage". Killed by the death of a hero from an enemy bomb while restoring communication.

Original image: Red Army soldier M.P. Reznichenko Working as a letter carrier for the regiment in the most difficult battle situations, he always delivered fresh correspondence to the soldiers and commanders of the regiment's battle formations. Awarded the medal "For Military Merit".

Image: Red Army soldier M.P. Reznichenko Working as a letter carrier for the regiment in the most difficult battle situations, he always delivered fresh correspondence to the soldiers and commanders of the regiment's battle formations. Awarded the medal "For Military Merit".

Original image: Senior sergeant com.otd.radio 3rd battery Sokolov NM He was awarded the Order of the Red Star for his excellent work in providing radio communications to the battery's battle formations and courage and bravery.

Image: Senior sergeant com.otd.radio 3rd battery Sokolov NM He was awarded the Order of the Red Star for his excellent work in providing radio communications to the battery's battle formations and courage and bravery.

Original image: Head of the radio "5-AK" headquarters battery senior Sergeant V.I. Panov, in the battles for the socialist homeland, proved himself to be a brave radio operator. January 6, 1943 being at a mobile observation post in the Goyth district, a fragment of an enemy shell pierced the radio, comrade. Panov quickly repaired the breakdown, contacted the observation post and ensured the battery's operation. In May, the m-tse being on "Malaya Zemlya" ensured uninterrupted communication with the firing position under heavy bombardment and enemy artillery fire. He was awarded the "Excellent Signal Operator" badge.

Image: Head of the radio "5-AK" headquarters battery senior Sergeant V.I. Panov, in the battles for the socialist homeland, proved himself to be a brave radio operator. January 6, 1943 being at a mobile observation post in the Goyth district, a fragment of an enemy shell pierced the radio, comrade. Panov quickly repaired the breakdown, contacted the observation post and ensured the battery's operation. In May, the m-tse being on "Malaya Zemlya" ensured uninterrupted communication with the firing position under heavy bombardment and enemy artillery fire. He was awarded the "Excellent Signal Operator" badge.