Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class SN962321

Ivan Trufanov lost his leg at 18 while fighting in WWII. Despite his sacrifice, he waited 30 years to receive the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class, finally awarded at age 50. A hero overlooked for decades, his story is a poignant reminder of the long-delayed recognition many veterans faced.

Trufanov 962321 Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class Registration Card

Registration Card
Medal Certificate No.: 3-094673

1. Last Name: Trufanov

2. First Name & Patronymic: Ivan Ivanovich (Труфанов Иван Иванович)

3. Military Rank: Retired Private

4. Gender: Male

5. Year of Birth: 1925

6. Place of Birth: Archunovo Village, Nikolsk District, Vologda Oblast

7. Political Affiliation: Non-Party

8. Education Level: 5th Grade

9. Nationality: Russian

10. Service in the Soviet Army: Since 1942

11. Unit & Position at the Time of Award: Infantryman, 986th Infantry Regiment, 223rd Infantry Division

12. Current Unit & Position: Guard at the Lomonosov District Military Commissariat, Arkhangelsk

13. Home Address: Building 12, Room 6, Krasnaya Zvezda Street, Arkhangelsk

14. Awards Received:

Signature:
District Military Commissar: Lt. Col. Balsukov
Date: 1975.6.18

Award Application for the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class

1. Full Name: Ivan Ivanovich Trufanov

2. Rank: Retired Private

3. Unit & Position: Infantryman, 986th Infantry Regiment, 223rd Infantry Division

4. Year of Birth: 1925

5. Nationality: Russian

6. Political Affiliation: Non-Party

7. Combat Participation: Served in the Great Patriotic War from August 1942 to November 1944

8. Wounds/Injuries: Severely wounded in the leg once

9. Enlistment Date: July 1942 – November 1944

10. Recruitment Office: Nikolsk District Military Commissariat, Vologda Oblast

11. Previous Awards: None

12. Home Address: Building 12, Room 6, Krasnaya Zvezda Street, Arkhangelsk

Service Record and Citation

Comrade Trufanov actively participated in the Great Patriotic War. As an infantryman in the 986th Infantry Regiment, 223rd Infantry Division, he demonstrated bravery and heroism in combat.

On September 5, 1943, his infantry company was tasked with seizing a strategic height near Chystiakove village, Donetsk Oblast. During the battle, he sustained a severe leg injury from artillery shell fragments.

After over a year of hospitalization, he underwent amputation of his left leg, becoming a Category III disabled veteran of the Great Patriotic War.

Supporting Documents:

• Medical-Labor Examination Commission Certificate No. 899, dated August 29, 1955

• Disability Pension Certificate No. 307, issued on October 1, 1956

Currently, he serves as a guard at the Lomonosov District Military Commissariat, where he is noted for his diligence and discipline. He has significantly contributed to enhancing security and rapid communication within the office.

He is known for being polite and morally steadfast. His award nomination was approved by Soviet, Party, and supervisory authorities.

Final Decision

Due to his active participation in the Great Patriotic War, bravery in combat, and sustained injuries, he is deemed worthy of receiving the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class.

• District Military Commissar: Lt. Col. Balsukov, 1974

• Acting Military Commissar of Arkhangelsk Oblast: Col. Yankovich, September 23, 1974

• Leningrad Military District Military Council Review: Award Confirmed

• Acting Military District Commander: Lt. Gen. Zarukin, December 24, 1974