In the photo taken in the forest near Bourg-Stargard at the end of May 1945 – a group of the Russian tank crews members from the 88-th separate heavy tank regiment to be demobilized and sent home. In the photo there are regimental commander, deputy regiment commander and chief of staff of the regiment.
To the left of the heavy tank regiment commander – Mikhail Pitelman – medic, who removed the wounded from the burning tanks. He was awarded the Order of Glory 2nd and 3rd degree, Order of the Red Banner, World War II and the For Courage medal.
Shooting Location: Germany
Date: May 1945
Author: Kuramshin