Matjush Alex D.

(21.III.1916, der. Ovsische now Senno district, Vitebsk region - killed in battle 19.IH.1943).
Called to active duty in 1939. In 1940. graduated from the Kharkov Military College NKVD Border. On the Great Patriotic War in July 1941. Participated in a defensive battle of Smolensk, 1941. In 1942, Mr.. graduated from a crash course in Military Academy. M.V. Frunze. Chief of Staff, 940 th Infantry Regiment 262 th Infantry Division 43rd Army of the Kalinin Front. Major M. distinguished himself in battle va liberation of Smolensk from the Nazi troops in 1943. At the critical moment of battle ably led the divisions during the liberation of villages Sparrows, St. George and Dmitrakov Demidov Area. He was awarded the Order of Lenin, Red Banner, medals. Buried in g. Demidov.