Order Of The Red Banner 18351

[postmanhell]

where can you look up his citation online?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Here is the link, but the site is in Russian:

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Cheers, Ade.

[postmanhell]

Ok.....I can get round that....slowly! Google translation etc. Its the handwriting I have no idea about Thanks!

[Auke]

Post his name here and I'll be happy to look up the citation for you

[postmanhell]

Ok.....I'll post it on this thread when I receive it

[postmanhell]

Ok....here's the name from the award booklet received this morning Can you help with the name?

[Auke]

His name was Aleksandr Ivanovich Dyuzhikov. He was awarded his Red Banner on April 20, 1942 by the Volkhov Front, where he served as a pilot in the 41st Fighter Aviation Regiment. He was a Lieutenant at the time. He was decorated for having flown 75 combat missions since June 22, 1941, attacking enemy troops, conducting ground attacks and covering friendly forces on the battlefield. He had three shared victories and was wounded once. He was a bold, resourceful and talented pilot, capable of flying in all weather conditions.

[postmanhell]

Hi Auke.... thanks very much for responding. He sounds like quite an experienced man. This gives me the background to find out more about this man. I only paid £9 / Euros 10.5 for the booklet. I wonder where his medals are????

[David]

Very good award !!!! congrats

[postmanhell]

Hi David... I only have his award booklet. Sadly no medals. But I think it's a good find