Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Kapitan (Captain)

Unit:

179th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, 56th Rifle Corps, 16th Army, 2nd Far Eastern Front, Red Army

Awarded on:

September 8th, 1945

"The battalion commanded by Captain Smirnykh bypassed the Koton fortified area with a deep maneuver and attacked the enemy from the rear. The battalion fought for 4 days straight while being almost encircled, and seized five bunkers, eliminated a large force of enemies and greatly facilitated the breakthrough of the fortified area by Soviet troops.

He died a hero's death in battle on 16 August 1945."

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Kapitan (Captain)

Unit:

179th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, 56th Rifle Corps, 16th Army, 2nd Far Eastern Front, Red Army

Awarded on:

September 8th, 1945

Posthumously awarded