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Ilya BarkinParticipant of the Great Patriotic War, full Cavalier of the Order of Glory
Date of Birth: 07.08.1923
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Content:
- Life and Military Service
- Partisan Fighter
- Enlistment in the Red Army
- Combat Merits
- Sniper Training and Accomplishments
- Defense of Klein-Möhle
- Decorations and Honors
- - 1st degree (№ 1412, May 15, 1946)
Life and Military Service
Early Life and EducationIvan Barakinwas born into a peasant family in Russia, where he received a basic education. He worked on a collective farm prior to the outbreak of World War II.
Partisan Fighter
During World War II, Barakin joined the Marsov partisan detachment as a partisan fighter. His bravery and determination caught the attention of military officials.
Enlistment in the Red Army
In 1944, Barakin was formally enlisted in the Red Army. He was assigned to the 1081st Rifle Regiment of the 269th Rifle Division as a machine gunner.
Combat Merits
River Nares CrossingOn October 10, 1944, in a battle to expand the Red Army's foothold on the right bank of the Nares River near Rużany, Poland, Barakin led his comrades in an assault on enemy trenches. He personally eliminated approximately 10 enemy soldiers and inspired the troops to victory.
Sniper Training and Accomplishments
Recognizing Barakin's exceptional shooting skills, the army trained him as a sniper and transferred him directly under the command of the 269th Rifle Division. In the battle for Wiłenberg, Poland, he successfully neutralized over 11 enemy soldiers and officers.
Defense of Klein-Möhle
During the fierce fighting around Berlin, Barakin's reconnaissance unit was tasked with protecting the regimental headquarters and support services located in the village of Klein-Möhle. He single-handedly eliminated 12 enemy soldiers, playing a crucial role in repelling the enemy's counterattacks.
Decorations and Honors
Order of GloryBarakin's extraordinary valor earned him the prestigious Order of Glory in all three degrees:
- 1st degree (№ 1412, May 15, 1946)
- 2nd degree (№ 26176, March 16, 1945)- 3rd degree (№ 223159, October 11, 1944)
Post-War Life
After the war, Barakin was demobilized in 1945 and returned to civilian life. He settled in Kuibyshev, where he worked as a carpenter in a mobile engineering unit.
