17th Rifle Company

The 17th Rifle Company was established in 1942 as part of the larger 5th Infantry Regiment during World War II. The unit quickly distinguished itself during the Eastern Front campaigns, participating in key defensive operations and successful counterattacks. In 1944, the company played a pivotal role during the liberation of several occupied towns, earning commendations for valor and tactical proficiency. After the war, the 17th Rifle Company was reorganized and continued to serve as a core component of peacetime training and homeland defense operations.