Ovcharenko Dmitry Romanovich, Hero Of The Soviet Union

Ovcharenko Dmitry Romanovich – hero of the Soviet Union, ordinary Ukrainian peasant, an ordinary gunner. He alone stood against the Nazis 50. On the ninth of November 1941 Dmitry Romanovich was awarded the Order of Lenin. At the same time he was rated second mark of distinction – medal "gold Star" Hero of the Soviet Union.

Childhood Dmitry

When he was born Ovcharenko Dmitry Romanovich? Date of birth – 1919, the exact day and month is not specified. Dmitry Romanovich was born in Ukraine, in Kharkov province, in the village of Ovcharovo village. In modern times this place is called Trinity district, Luhansk region. Dmitry was born in a peasant family. His mother, Vasilisa begins with a childhood lived in the village, like his father. He worked as a carpenter.

When Vasilisa the stuff that's supposed to give birth, at that time the village was already under the yoke of German occupation (it was the First world war). And when the son was born, it signalled its arrival with a loud cry. Vasilisa Ignatyevna was frightened, fearing that she and the baby would be punished for violation of silence. But great was her surprise when from the street came the joyful cries of women, children and men.

They opened the window and heard the sounds of the song. And someone exclaimed: “Boy! You were born free!” Dmitry grew up a normal boy, strong and handsome guy. Since childhood, he learned to care for domestic animals, chop firewood and the hay.

His Father taught him the axe. For the peasants it was a mandatory skill. At the same time the father taught his son more and his craft. So the time for education barely enough. The war intervened. And Dmitry managed to finish all five classes.

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Ovcharenko Dmitry, the soldier: and the war broke out

In the army he got before the war, on conscription in 1939 After going back to my village to start a family, in short, to implement the standard plans simple country boy. But the war, because in 1941 he was enrolled in the 176-th infantry division 389 regiment, third machine gun company. In the first days at the front, he received a slight wound.

And so the commanders decided to take the red sled. His duty was charged to bring the soldiers ammunition and supplies. The task seemed harmless. But Ovcharenko Dmitry Romanovich was transporting the cargo alone, and armed at the same was just ‘three-line” Yes, an axe hidden in hay carts.

Meeting with the Nazis

In mid-summer 1941 the company Ovcharenko was fighting near the town of Balti. Once Dmitry, as usual, was carrying the next batch of food and ammunition to the fighters. Suddenly on the road, right in front of the underwater Ovcharenko, drove two cars, which were the Nazis. The cars were 50 soldiers and three officers.

In captivity

At the time, such breakthroughs in the enemy front line was commonplace. Ovcharenko Dmitry Romanovich was ambushed near the village of Fox. The soldier was in captivity. To lull the Nazis, Ovcharenko pretended to be scared and confused. Officers, laughing at the cowardice of the soldier, took Dmitry weapons. And one of them decided to start the questioning right on the spot, from the carts.

The Germans felt very confident and relaxed. They all got out of the cars. Someone just to get some air, some to relieve themselves. But none specifically the prisoner interrogation I was not interested. Early in the war the Germans often captured Soviet soldiers. The Germans believed ‘subhuman" and were convinced that the Russian all scared to death.

Happy axe

The Interrogation began right at the carts. As the prisoner was the only weapon the Germans immediately seized, from one person 50 soldiers were not expecting trick. But Dmitri had always taken in the Seine axe. The Nazis apparently just not noticed this “edged weapons”. Or thought that the prisoner would not be able to use the axe. And for city residents it was not a weapon. And the villagers used it with admirable virtuosity.

Ovcharenko Dmitry Romanovich, who is mentally coolly reasoned, suddenly decided to use rustic weapons. It saved the soldier life. Analyze variants of the battle there was no time. Had to act suddenly. And Dmitry unexpectedly for the Germans was quickly able to grab hay from the axe. After one stroke of the head Nazi officer flew to the ground.

Feat Ovcharenko

The Germans were not expecting any resistance from the only prisoner. What they saw shocked them, and the Nazis in a matter of seconds fell into a complete stupor. This time Dmitry was enough to jump into the cart for grenades. And all three soldier hurled into the crowd of Germans.

When the smoke cleared, many Germans were lying on the ground wounded or killed. As Soviet soldiers rushed directly into the enemy with an ax in his hands. This brought them to such a horror, that instead resist the furious peasant carpenter who survived (there were more than twenty people)tried to escape from the soldiers fleeing. They don't even remembered his gun.

But escape was not all. One officer Ovcharenko Dmitry Romanovich was beheaded, having overtaken the gardens. Then set the rest. When left on the ground some corpses, Dmitry quietly gathered enemy weapons, tablets, documents, and continued the trip in his company. When on his arrival he told about the incident to colleagues, did not believe him.

And the officer, carefully reviewing officer brought Dmitry the top of the documents, was greatly amazed. Taking a few soldiers went to the battlefield. The ground was littered with the corpses of Germans. And when it counted the killed, turned, killed two enemy officers and twenty-one soldiers.

Awards

Ovcharenko Dmitry Romanovich, a feat which the command was appreciated, was presented the highest award. And on the ninth of November, 1941, by decree of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, the red army received the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. For his exemplary service, active anti-fascists manifested fighter heroism and courage Ovcharenko was awarded the Order of Lenin and medal “gold Star”.

Death Ovcharenko

Ovcharenko Dmitry Romanovich, hero of the Soviet Union (photo is in this article), was transferred to the gunners. He continued fighting the Nazis until nearly the Victory. But the liberation of Hungary was seriously wounded near the station Seregelyes. Dmitry Romanovich was in the hospital. But the wound was fatal. And Ovcharenko Dmitry Romanovich, hero of the Soviet Union, died in the medical unit of the twenty-eighth of January 1945 In the village of red army monument was erected. Feat Dmitry made in twenty-two years of age.