Here it is:
On August 15, 1944, during combat operations aimed at expanding the bridgehead on the left bank of the Vistula in the area west of Janowiec, Poland, comrade Shestakov killed a German gun crew with his machine gun, which created the opportunity to capture of the gun.
Although severely contused, he did not leave the battlefield. Instead he continued pursuing the enemy, and not until the battle was over was he sent to the medical unit.
Commanding officer of the 102nd Rifle Regiment
Lieutenant Colonel [signed] /Umnikov/
November 1, 1944
He deserves to be awarded the Order of Glory, 2nd Class.
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