Ukraine Medal Defender of Motherland 1999 Document WW2 Veteran Award Female
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Ukraine Medal Defender of Motherland 1999 Document WW2 Veteran Award Female. This specific set is unique because it belonged to a female veteran. Issue Date: October 14, 1999 (Decree of the President of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma). A remarkable piece of history honoring the rare and brave female fighters of WWII. Original Ukrainian State Medal "Defender of the Motherland" with Award Document (ID Group) Type: Official State Medal & Award Certificate Issued to: Khurgina Valentina Yakovlevna (Female WW2 Veteran) Issue Date: October 14, 1999 (Decree of the President of Ukraine, Leonid Kuchma) Serial Number: КН № 297027 Condition: Excellent, 100% authentic original set. Historical Note: Women in World War II (Eastern Front) This medal was mass-awarded to World War II veterans on the 55th anniversary of the liberation of Ukraine. This specific set is unique because it belonged to a female veteran. While war is traditionally seen as a man’s business, the Eastern Front saw an unprecedented mobilization of women. Out of roughly 34.5 million Soviet citizens mobilized during the war, around 800,000 to 1,000,000 were women (making up about 3-5% of the total military personnel). In contrast to the millions of men, women on the Eastern Front served not just in auxiliary roles, but directly on the battlefields as snipers, pilots, tank crews, and anti-aircraft gunners. Furthermore, women comprised over 40% of all front-line medical personnel (surgeons and medics), routinely rescuing wounded soldiers under direct enemy fire. A remarkable piece of history honoring the rare and brave female fighters of WWII.
