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Nikolay AgeykinArtilleryman, full Cavalier of the Order of Glory
Date of Birth: 23.12.1922
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Content:
- The Distinguished Artillerist: Nikolai Ageikin
- Enlistment and Early Valor
- Second and Third Stars of Glory
- Post-War Life and Legacy
The Distinguished Artillerist: Nikolai Ageikin
Nikolai Ageikin, a Russian peasant's son, was born into a life of service. With only seven years of formal education, he found employment as a railway machinist in Karelia before his destiny propelled him into the heart of the Great Patriotic War.
Enlistment and Early Valor
September 1941 marked Ageikin's entry into combat. As a skilled gunner assigned to the 384th Anti-Tank Artillery Regiment, he quickly distinguished himself. In a fierce battle at the Pulkovo Heights, he skillfully maneuvered his artillery piece, creating breaches in enemy fortifications and decimating enemy positions. His bravery earned him the Order of Glory, 3rd Class.
Second and Third Stars of Glory
Ageikin's heroism continued on the 3rd Baltic Front in July 1944. Despite being wounded, he refused to yield, repelling enemy counterattacks and destroying significant enemy equipment. His exceptional performance led to the award of the Order of Glory, 2nd Class.
In September 1944, Ageikin faced his most arduous challenge during the battle for the Latvian village of Jaun Breke. With unwavering determination, he commanded his unit to repel five enemy assaults. Severely wounded again, he persisted, destroying multiple enemy positions and earning the coveted Order of Glory, 1st Class, the highest honor bestowed upon Soviet soldiers.
Post-War Life and Legacy
Ageikin retired from military service in 1959 and settled in the industrial town of Kandalaksha, where he worked as a foreman in an aluminum factory. He later relocated to Tolyatti, where he proudly participated in two Victory Day parades.
Nikolai Ageikin's life was a testament to courage, resilience, and unwavering patriotism. His memory lives on at the Banya Cemetery in Tolyatti, where he was laid to rest in 1991, his legacy as a full Cavalier of the Order of Glory forever etched in the annals of Soviet military history.
