On 1 September President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on decoration with state awards of the Artsakh Republic.
For courage shown in the defense of combat positions and proper realization of tasks set by the command staff and service duties Arthur Zakharyan, head of the reconnaissance service of the military unit N33651 of the Defense Army was awarded with the Battle Cross Order of 2nd degree. The Medal "For Courage" was awarded to Masis Emiryan, commander of the 5th rifle battalion of the Defense Army's military unit N33651;

Yervand Hovhannisyan, machine gunner of the 3rd rifle section of the second rifle platoon of the 9th rifle company of the Defense Army's military unit N33651;

Roudik Manaseryan, the grenade launcher operator of the 2d rifle section of the second rifle platoon of the 9th rifle company of the Defense Army's military unit N33651;

Gevorg Mangasaryan, deputy commander on the combat preparedness of the Defense Army's military unit N33651; Samvel Verdiyan, deputy to the artillery commander on technical issues and ammunition of the Defense Army's military unit N33651.

Upon another Presidential decree for services for services shown to the Artsakh Republic and in connection with the 19th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic's proclamation Seiran Karapetyan, director-general of the "Four Directions" company was awarded with The "Gratitude" medal.

2010-09-02