Order of Labor Glory, Third Class SN351419

Sergeant Major Shevchenko, as the leader of the towing vehicle unit, ensured the successful mid-level maintenance of the 2nd Company’s vehicles through his dedicated work.

• January 14 – April 1945: His unit’s vehicles traveled 2,500 km from the Vistula River to the Oder River without accidents or breakdowns.
• January 21-22, 1945: Under heavy enemy artillery and gunfire, he led five vehicles carrying fuel, lubricants, and ammunition to the Lask region (Poland), supporting his regiment in an unequal battle against a large enemy force attempting to break westward.
• As a technical specialist in the 1st Battalion: He repaired two captured enemy vehicles and put them into service.
• Training Contribution: Within seven days, he trained Red Army soldier Korzh to drive a vehicle.
• Maintenance Work: Using captured spare parts, he effectively organized minor repairs for his battalion.
• Battle of Prietz (Germany): Under poor road conditions and heavy enemy fire, he swiftly and efficiently delivered ammunition to the battalion’s firing positions.
• March 6-20, 1945: During battles to clear the enemy from the right bank of the Oder River (Narthenhagen-Zinzlow and Polejuch Forest), he transported ammunition under heavy fire using battalion vehicles.

For exemplary execution of combat tasks on the front lines against German invaders, his discipline, and his bravery, he was recommended for the Order of Labor Glory, Third Class.

Due to the illness of the regimental commander, Lieutenant Colonel Loshak, the commendation was verified by Acting Commander Major Rezhkov on April 3, 1945.

• Brigade Commander: Guard Colonel Kirillov (April 4, 1945)
• Award Approved by: Division Commander, Artillery Major General Snegurov (April 23, 1945)
• Officially Awarded by: 5th Artillery Division Order No. 055 (April 25, 1945)
• Division Chief of Staff, Colonel Dmitriev (May 25, 1945)

Personal Details of the Awardee:

• Rank: Sergeant Major
• Unit & Position: Senior Tow Vehicle Leader, 2nd Company, 106th Mortar Regiment, 1st Brest Mortar Brigade, 5th Red Banner Breakthrough Artillery Division, Supreme High Command Reserve
• Born: 1922
• Ethnicity: Ukrainian
• Political Affiliation: Non-Party
• Military Service:
  • Participated in the Great Patriotic War since June 22, 1941
  • Served on the Moscow Front (1941-1942), Bryansk Front (1942), Central Front, Belarusian Front, and 1st Belarusian Front
• Injuries: Light wound on May 22, 1943
• Enlisted: April 1939
• Conscription Office: Military Recruitment Office of Gorky Automotive Plant District
• Previous Awards: Medal for Bravery, awarded by the 106th Mortar Regiment, Order No. 06, on August 25, 1944
• Home Address: Not provided