Background
Mikhail Matveyevich Petrov was born in Voronezh, 1780 in the noble family.
Mikhail Matveyevich Petrov was born in Voronezh, 1780 in the noble family.
From 1797 to 1823 Mikhail Matveyevich was in the military service. Participated in the Russian-Turkish (1806-1812), Russian-Swedish wars (1808-1809), Patriotic War 1812 (including the Battle of Borodino) and foreign campaigns of the Russian army of 1813-1814. In 1812-1814 he kept a log of combat operations of his regiment.
In 1807 - was awarded the Cross "For Victory at Preussisch-Eylau", in 1812 he was awarded the Order of St. George, IV degree, in 1813 - was awarded The Imperial Order of St. Anne, in 1814 - was awarded the Golden Weapon "For Bravery", in 1814 - was awarded the Order of Saint Vladimir (III degree), in 1814 - was awarded the Medal "For the Capture of Paris."
