Battalion "tag" the commander Oleg Mamiev (call "Mama") He was awarded the title Hero of the DNI (posthumously), according to the website of Donetsk republic Alexander Zakharchenko.
Decree of the Head of the DNI number 181 deceased commander of the battalion "tag" Oleg Mamieva posthumously awarded the highest military rank - Hero of the People's Republic of Donetsk, It said in a statement.
Recall, Mamiev - a native of North Ossetia, He took part in the fighting in South Ossetia. Then, after a coup in Kiev came in Donbass. It is in the "East" division, It has been involved in many combat operations. Later he moved to the battalion "Fifteen" and soon led him.
Life battalion "Mamaia" cut short 17 of May at the DNI protection near the settlement Yasinovataya. Mamiev injured incompatible with life.
Residents of the Republic said goodbye to him 19 May. The funeral ceremony took place in Donetsk academic theater building. Say goodbye to the leaders of the NPT came with the "mother", colleagues, locals.
It is an irreparable loss for the entire Republic. People came to honor the memory of man, who until recently was fighting for the freedom of our country, I have always been at the forefront. He will remain in our hearts hero. Everlasting memory, said one of the participants of the farewell ceremony.
Oleg Mamiev was buried at home - in North Ossetia.
