Makovsky Joseph Isakovich

(10.VII.1918, g. Elnya - 24.HII.1986, Moscow).
In the Red Army from 1937. Graduated Orlovskoe armored College (1939). Member of the Soviet-Finnish War, 1939-40. Tank platoon of the 13th Light Tank Brigade 7 th Army under the command of Lieutenant M. late February 1940. in the battles to break through the Mannerheim Line in the area south of the railway station Leypyasuo (Vyborg district, Leningrad region) broke through 3 tanks through a minefield and the stockade and, . destroying the enemy anti-tank battery, . went to the station, . which blew up the ammunition depot,
. Their actions helped the teams learn Leypyasuo station, cutting the supply lines with Mr. Garrison. Vyborg. M. participated in the Great Patriotic War. Commanded a tank battalion, regiment. In 1952, Mr.. graduated from the Military Academy of Armored Forces. Since 1961. Colonel M. - In stock. He was awarded the Order of Lenin, 3 orders of the Red Banner, Order of the Patriotic War, 1 st degree, Red Star and medals.