359 - Nicholas II Document Signed, Awarding Medals for Heroism During the Russo-Japanese War

Nicholas II Document Signed, Awarding Medals for Heroism During the Russo-Japanese War The last Tsar of Russia (born 1868) who reigned from 1894 until he was deposed in 1917. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Nicholas, Empress Alexandra, and their children were imprisoned and finally executed on July 17, 1918. Manuscript DS in Russian, signed “Nicholas,” one page, 8.75 x 14, March 3, 1905. Decree addressed to the Chapter of the Russian Imperial and Royal Orders, recognizing soldiers for their exceptional bravery and courage during the war with Japan. In full (translated): "To those who have rendered service during war time, we, the military leaders, express our gratitude and the gratitude of the Russian people, to all those in the army, the navy, and in other forces, who fought against the Japanese, and in so doing, we take this opportunity to present to you the following orders and commendations— The Imperial Czarist Medal (award, order): Third Class to Conrad Foman. Upon receiving this commission, and as a veteran of enemy action, you will proceed to take command of military transport for the First Army. The Order of Stanislav Medal: Second Class to Peter Foch-Bitten. The Order of Stanislav Medal: Third Class to Nickolai Solovyev, who will now command military transport for the First Battalion; to Konstantin Fonayev, who will now command military transport for the Second Battalion; to Valerian Vedensky, who will now command military transport for the Third Battalion; and Alexei Oppentov, who will now command military transport for the Fourth Battalion. You are entitled to all the privileges and responsibilities of these commissions." In fine condition.