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Semen BoormanMachine gun crew commander of the 487th rifle regiment
Date of Birth: 23.10.1908
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Semion Meerovich Burman: A Stalwart Soldier of the Great Patriotic War
Semion Meerovich Burman, born into a working-class family, was a remarkable soldier who fought valiantly in the Great Patriotic War as a machine gun squad commander in the 487th Rifle Regiment.
Early Life and Military Service (1926-1941)
Growing up in a Jewish family, Burman completed his military service in the Red Army from 1926 to 1929. In 1941, he was drafted back into the army as the war erupted.
Frontline Gallantry (1941-1945)
From the onset of the war, Burman served on the front lines. In September 1944, during the Battle of the Vistula River, he led his squad in a daring assault on an enemy stronghold, engaging in fierce hand-to-hand combat and eliminating numerous German soldiers.
On February 5, 1945, near Deutsch-Krone, Burman's machine gun fire neutralized three enemy огневые точки (firing points). Later that month, he repelled a counterattack, killing up to ten German soldiers.
His bravery continued to shine during the assault on a hilltop north of Wriezen on March 27, 1945. Despite being wounded, Burman refused medical attention and charged into the enemy's ranks, taking the place of a fallen platoon commander. He eliminated two machine gun emplacements and a significant number of enemy personnel.
Distinguished Awards
For his exceptional valor, Burman was honored with the Order of Glory 3rd, 2nd, and 1st classes on September 24, 1944, March 22, 1945, and May 31, 1945, respectively. This prestigious accolade made him a Full Cavalier of the Order of Glory. He was also awarded the Order of the Red Star and several medals.
Burman's indomitable spirit and unwavering determination exemplified the sacrifices and heroism displayed by the Soviet soldiers who fought for their country during the Great Patriotic War.
