Emelyanov Vladimir
major
commander of the 1st rifle battalion
In the Red Army since 1939
On July 8, 1944, in the battles for the city of Baranovichi, fulfilling the order of the regiment commander, he captured the village of Fedzyuki and ignited it, which was heavily fortified by the enemy.
With a blow from the flanks he captured the village of Rusiny and reached the area of the city of Baranovichi
Started a fight on the outskirts of the city
Despite repeated attacks by German tanks and infantry, the battalion moved forward.
In the battles for Baranovichi, his battalion knocked out 3 tanks and 4 tractors
They captured 3 75mm cannons and also destroyed 4 aircraft at the airfield.