Soviet Order of the Red Star #3835690

[Jeff Garrison]

NavyFCO,

In the list of Red Stars posted under the pinned topic "Order of the Red Star", you have the number #3835690 down as dated 24.1.91

Can you or whoever has that number shed any light on who and why they received this order? I am interested since that would have been about 8 months before the party was suspended.

Thanks.

[NavyFCO]

Well, considering that I owned that one, I'd be happy to post up some info about it. (Yes, in case anyone is wondering, that is one of the few awards that I do kick myself for selling.) Anyway...

It was awarded to a helo pilot for actions on the Armenian border. Here's the citation:

AWARD CITATION

1. Last Name, First Name, Middle Name: Akifiev, Anatolii Anatolievich.

2. Military Rank: Captain from 4 Feb. 1988.

3. Place of Service: Helicopter Commander, Helicopter Squadron (Mi-8), 292nd Independent Helicopter Regiment.

Recommended for: Order of the Red Star.

4. Year of Birth: 14 October 1962.

5. Nationality: Belorussian.

6. Party Membership: Member of the VLKSM.

7. Service in the Civil War, in later Battles in Service of the USSR and in the GPW (when and where): Served in the Military Forces in the R.A. from 20 Sept. 1985 to 1 Oct. 1986.

8. Have any Wounds or Contusions in the Great Patriotic War: None.

9. From Which Time with the Red Army: From 1 April 1981 to 30 Oct. 1981 and from 1 Nov. 1982.

10. Which Call-Up Station: Vitebskim RVK, City of Vitebsk.

11. Received Which Awards (from which order): Order For Service to the Homeland 3rd Class by Ukaz of the PVS dated 9 Sept. 1986.

12. Home Address: GSSR, Tskhinvali, 2nd Military City, House 11, Apt. 17.

Short Concrete Description of Excellent Military Action or Service.

On 1 August 1990, the Group of Special Purpose Armies of the MVD of the USSR, on two Mi-8 helicopters, while scouting, located a group of fighters in the region of point 3118.9 of Mt. Kachaldar, Nakhichevansk A.O. Because of the skillful actions of the crew of Captain Akifiev, A. A., the helicopter was able to land in poor weather conditions on unfamiliar and unmarked place. Capt. Akifiev displayed high piloting skills, valor and courage, and was able to land the group of soldiers which resulted in the capture of the armed fighters.

During his time of service, Captain Akifiev, A. A., displayed himself to be a disciplined, literate and dependable officer. He is a pilot 3rd class. He has not had any accidents. He constantly works to raise this theoretical level. He has earned the respect of his friends and commanders.

He was discussed at a meeting of the constantly acting evaluation committee, report N. 18 on 20 Sept. 1990.

CONCLUSION: For courage and valor displayed during military duties in conditions with a risk of life, he deserves to be awarded the Order of the Red Star.

Commander of 292nd Independent Helicopter Regiment,

/s/ Lt. Col. A. Vostrikov

24 Sept. 1990

By Ukaz of the Presidium of the USSR on 24 Jan. 1991, he is awarded the Order of the Red Star.

Edited December 7, 2006 by NavyFCO

[Jeff Garrison]

Yes, in case anyone is wondering, that is one of the few awards that I do kick myself for selling.

Hope you got a pretty penny for that one. A VERY PRETTY PENNY.

oh, and did you wear your shoe out during the kick fest?

[NavyFCO]

Hope you got a pretty penny for that one. A VERY PRETTY PENNY.

oh, and did you wear your shoe out during the kick fest?

YEs, when I sold it I got what I consider "full retail" for the group - it definately did not sell for less than it's value.

Worn out shoes? I'm actually on my SECOND pair of shoes that I'm kicking myself and they're almost worn out as well.....

Dave

[order_of_victory]

Wow thats a pretty special Order of Red Star

Order of Victory