Yuri Alekseevich Shikov (born September 1, 1966 , the village of Pankovo , Orel Region ) - a participant in the Afghan war (1979-1989) , deputy commander of the reconnaissance platoon of the motorized rifle battalion of the 180th motorized rifle regiment of the 108th Nevelskoy Red Banner Motorized Rifle Division of the 40th Army of the Red Banner Turkestan military district. The limited contingent of Soviet troops in the Republic of Afghanistan . Hero of the Soviet Union .
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| Affiliation |  the USSR | |||
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| Years of service | 1984 - 1987 | |||
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| Part | 180th motorized rifle regiment, 108th Motor Rifle Division | |||
| Battles / wars | Afghan war | |||
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Biography
Yuri was born into a peasant family, Russian by nationality. He received secondary specialized education, worked at the factory number 2 of the Leningrad association "Skorokhod" .
In October 1984 he was drafted into the Soviet Army . Since February 1985, he served in the limited contingent of Soviet troops in Afghanistan - he was deputy commander of the reconnaissance platoon of the 180th motorized rifle regiment of the 108th Nevel Red Banner Motorized Rifle Division . He participated in twenty-five military operations. The military rank is foreman .
Feat
From the award sheet to the assignment of the title Hero of the Soviet Union:
“On October 11, 1986, during a combined-arms operation in the Charikar region of Parwan province, the reconnaissance platoon of the 180th motorized rifle regiment, acting in the head patrol of the breakthrough group to the 19th outpost, was suddenly attacked by superior forces of the Afghan mujahideen. In the ensuing battle, the enemy attempted to capture the wounded scouts. Petty Officer Yu. Shikov, risking his life, crawled to the wounded. Personally destroyed four rebels, then in hand-to-hand combat together with comrades - six more and rescued the wounded .... On October 13, 1986, the group was attacked while escorting a convoy to the 18th outpost. In the battle, the chief of staff of the battalion, Major Stepanov, was wounded. Yu. Shikov took command and organized the evacuation of the wounded. As a result of the battle, the leader of the gang Shafak was destroyed; foreman Yu. Shikov personally took the prisoner . "
Title Hero of the Soviet Union
By decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of September 28, 1987 - “For courage and heroism shown in providing international assistance to the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, reserve foreman Shikov Yuri Alekseevich was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union with the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal (No. 11559 ) " .
Labor
Since 1987, the foreman is in stock. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he worked at the Leningrad Production Association Skorohod. Lives in the city of St. Petersburg .
Rewards
- Gold Star Medal ;
- Order of Lenin ;
- Medal "For Courage" .
Links
- Shikov, Yuri Alekseevich . Site " Heroes of the country ".