On 30 August in connection with the 19th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic proclamation President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding.
       For personal bravery and courage shown in the defense of the Motherland seven individuals, among them six posthumous, were awarded with the medal "For Courage".
       For successful performance of combat missions, raising combat readiness of the forces as well as courage shown defending state borders 392 individuals, among them 16 posthumous, were awarded with the "For Service in Battle" medal.
       For services shown to the Artsakh Republic one person was awarded with the Mesrop Mashtots Order, three individuals, one of them posthumous, were awarded the "Gratitude" medal.

2010-09-01