Description
Soviet Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class #538006
Awarded to Sr. Lt. Evdokim Rodionovich Volodin (Евдоким Родионович Володин)
For contributing to the success of the Soviet troops in seizing the bridgehead on the western bank of the Oder River [near Stettin/Szczecin], expanding it and further pursuing the enemy
Made of solid silver, gold and enamels. The order weighs 27.6 grams without its screwplate and measures 44.38 mm in width and 46.43 mm in height.
In decent overall condition with its details crisp and without repairs. The enamels on the 9 o’clock of the red star is lost but problem free on the other rays and in the center. The order comes with its original and well fitted screwplate and its screw has not been shortened.
Brief description of his feat of arms or achievements:
“In the battles from April 20 to April 24, 1945, to break through the German defenses on the Oder River in the area of the city of STETTIN, Comrade VOLODIN showed courage, bravery and military skill.
On April 20, 1945, after artillery preparation, Comrade VOLODIN crossed over to the left bank of the ODER River with a signal platoon using improvised materials and quickly established a connection between observation posts and firing positions. Communication often broke, especially across the river when the enemy fired heavily at the area where the communication line passed, but despite this, the connection worked smoothly, which made it possible to fire at the counterattacking enemy.
On April 24, 1945, and in the subsequent expansion of the bridgehead and pursuit of the enemy on the west coast, Comrade VOLODIN, following with the battery commanders, skillfully led the organization of communications, constantly monitoring it, often personally going out personally and eliminating line breaks, thanks to which the division had reliable communications and timely fulfilled the requests of the infantry.
By his actions, Comrade VOLODIN contributed to the success of our troops in seizing the bridgehead on the western bank of the Oder River, expanding it and further pursuing the enemy.”
More info on Lt. Volodin can be found here
Also included in the picture gallery are scans of two images of Volodin. One of them shows him wearing this Order of the Patriotic War
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