Gazi Zagitov

Gazi Kazykhanovich Zagitov (August 20, 1921 — August 23, 1953) was a participant in the Great Patriotic War, on April 30, 1945, at 22:40, as part of an assault group under the command of Guard Captain V. N. Makov, he plant a Red Banner over the Reichstag building in Berlin. At the same time, Zagitov received a through wound to the chest, but continued the fight.

The group guarded the approaches to the Banner until 5 a.m. on May 1, after which, on the orders of General Perevertkin, it left the Reichstag.

On May 1, 1945, the command of the 136th Artillery Brigade presented the entire group to the highest government award - the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. However, on May 18, 1945, they were awarded the Order of the Red Banner.

After the war, Gazi Zagitov returned to his native village in Bashkiria, worked as a chairman of a collective farm and a mechanic at MTS. He was awarded many orders and medals, including the Red Star.

Gazi Zagitov died in a car accident on August 23, 1953.

Awards

Order of Glory II degree Order of Glory of the III degree Order of the Red Banner Order of the Red Star Medal "For Battle Merit" Medal "For Courage"