Liberator of Chernivtsi Surowo Alexander was 90 years old
the war Veteran, the Colonel in resignation, the liberator of Chernivtsi Alexander Surowo 17 March was 90 years old. With this occasion it came to congratulate the representatives of the city Council and city organization of veterans of Ukraine. Alexander Illarionovich at the front since 1943. Participated in the liberation of towns and villages of Ukraine, has finished war in Berlin. He was twice wounded. For courage and bravery during the war awarded the medal of the red star, Patriotic war of II degree and III degree of Fame. He is also a knight of the order of Ukraine "For merits". As part of the First tank army, Alexander is severe for two days participated in the battles with Nazi troops behind Chernivtsi, until 29 March 1944 the city finally was released. This was reported in the Chernivtsi city CouncilÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
