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19 Individuals Awarded `For Courage' Medal in Artsakh
18:53, 5 May, 2011
YEREVAN, MAY 5, ARMENPRESS: In connection with the Victory Day, the
Day of the NKR Defense Army and the 19th anniversary of the Liberation
of Shushi, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed May
5 several decrees.
An official from the central information department of the office of
Artsakh Republic president told Armenpress that 19 individuals, 5 of
them posthumously, were awarded with the Medal "For Courage" for
personal bravery shown during the defense of the homeland.
For successful performance of combat missions, raising combat
readiness of the forces as well as courage shown while defending state
borders, 460 individuals, 26 of them posthumously, were awarded with
the Medal "For Service in Battle".
For personal bravery shown during the battles for the liberation of
Shushi 26 individuals, one of them posthumously, were awarded with the
Medal "For Liberation of Shushi".
On the same day the president signed decrees on handing over valuable gifts.
From: A. Papazian
18:53, 5 May, 2011
YEREVAN, MAY 5, ARMENPRESS: In connection with the Victory Day, the
Day of the NKR Defense Army and the 19th anniversary of the Liberation
of Shushi, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed May
5 several decrees.
An official from the central information department of the office of
Artsakh Republic president told Armenpress that 19 individuals, 5 of
them posthumously, were awarded with the Medal "For Courage" for
personal bravery shown during the defense of the homeland.
For successful performance of combat missions, raising combat
readiness of the forces as well as courage shown while defending state
borders, 460 individuals, 26 of them posthumously, were awarded with
the Medal "For Service in Battle".
For personal bravery shown during the battles for the liberation of
Shushi 26 individuals, one of them posthumously, were awarded with the
Medal "For Liberation of Shushi".
On the same day the president signed decrees on handing over valuable gifts.
From: A. Papazian