Shirenko Vasily Pavlovich. Medal "For Courage". Military unit: 796 refle regiment, 141 rifle division 2nd Ukranian Front. Feat 02/18/1945. In the battle to eliminate the enemy bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Hron River near the village of Tlmache, he acted boldly and decisively. He was among the first to break into a settlement, where he killed one German. From a front letter: “Dear wife Fedonichka, congratulate me on the award I received from the government. The Order “For Courage” and Gratitude. I am proud of my award while I am alive”. Burial place: Nova Zamki district, Shturovo, St. Stephen street (formerly Shvermov) He was reburied in Melek.