Order of the red star SN3231807

Alexander Kirillovich Tuzov had a long and distinguished Soviet military career from 1938 to 1960. He served in multiple fronts, including the Western, Ukrainian, and Far Eastern campaigns. Notably, he was awarded the Order of the Red Star three times—an honor rarely achieved—along with other commendations for bravery and leadership. Rising through the ranks from a radio operator to a battalion deputy commander, he played a vital role in armored warfare. After decades of service, he retired with the right to wear his uniform, reflecting his dedication and exceptional contributions to the Soviet Armed Forces.

Tuzov 3231807 Red Star Registration Card

Registration Card
Medal Certificate No. A-621470

1. Surname: Tuzov

2. First Name & Patronymic: Alexander Kirillovich (Тузов Александр Кириллович)

3. Military Rank: Guards Captain

4. Gender: Male

5. Year of Birth: 1917

6. Place of Birth: Gorky Oblast, Damarisyevo District

7. Political Affiliation: Party member since 1942

8. Education Level: Secondary

9. Nationality: Russian

10. Service in the Soviet Army: Since 1938

11. Unit & Position at the Time of Award: 9th Guards Mechanized Brigade, 45th Guards Tank Regiment, Commander of the Command Platoon

12. Current Unit & Position: 9th Guards Red Banner Molodechno Mechanized Regiment, 45th Guards Independent Tank Battalion, Officer, Tank Platoon Commander

13. Home Address: Amur Street B2, Voroshilov-Ussuriysk, Primorsky Krai

14. All Awards Received: (Not listed in the provided text)

Medal for Bravery

• Serial Number: 611256

• Certificate Number: A-353623

• Order: 9th Guards Mechanized Brigade, Order No. 06, dated September 24

Order of the Red Star

• Serial Number: 1311311

• Temporary Certificate: 909318

• Order: 9th Guards Mechanized Brigade, Order No. 012, dated August 17

Order of the Red Star

• Serial Number: 2081479

• Temporary Certificate: H-374018

• Order: 9th Guards Mechanized Brigade, Order No. 09, dated May 26

Medal for Combat Merit

• No Serial Number

• Order: Decree dated June 20, 1949

Order of the Red Star

• Serial Number: 3231807

• Order: Decree dated November 5, 1954

Medal for the Victory over Germany

• Serial Number: 1-043055

Medal for the Victory over Japan

• Serial Number: Д-249403

Jubilee Medal for the 30th Anniversary of the Soviet Army and Navy

Tuzov's Service Record

1. Name and Patronymic: Tuzov Alexander Kirillovich

   • Personal Number: A-025640

   • Russian Name: Тузов Александр Кириллович

2. Date of Birth: June 15, 1917

3. Place of Birth: Lepnya Village, Damarisyevo District, Gorky Oblast

4. Nationality: Russian

5. Political Affiliation: Joined the Communist Party in July 1942

6. Education:

   • General/Political/Civilian Education: Completed 10th grade in Damarisyevo, Gorky Oblast, in 1936

   • Military Education:

     • Gorky Military-Political School (Graduated on December 13, 1942)

     • Comprehensive Officer Training Course, Far Eastern Military District (Graduated on February 17, 1954)

7. Foreign Language Proficiency: (Not specified)

8. Military Rank Promotions:

   • Second Lieutenant – People's Commissariat of Defense, Order No. 0534/П, December 13, 1942

   • Captain – Tank, Armor, and Mechanized Forces, Order No. 0328, June 23, 1944

   • Captain – Far Eastern Military Command, Order No. 027, February 12, 1948

   • Major – Far Eastern Military Command, Order No. 01476, December 27, 1951

9. Fronts or Partisan Units Served In:

   • Western Front: October 1, 1941 – June 15, 1942

   • 1st Ukrainian Front: August 15, 1943 – September 15, 1943

   • Belarusian Front: September 15, 1943 – May 9, 1945

   • 1st Far Eastern Front: August 9, 1945 – September 3, 1945

10. Family Status:

    • Married to Sofia Ivanovna Tuzova (born 1920)

    • Children:

      • Son: Alexander (born 1944)

      • Son: Vladimir (born 1949)

      • Son: Anatoly (born 1950)

11. Date and Place of Enlistment:

    • September 4, 1938, at the Stalin District Military Commissariat, Gorky City

    • Prior Occupation: Worked at the Gorky Automobile Plant Construction Trust

12. Service in the Soviet Army

Unit Assignments and Positions

Transferred to Reserve under Order 01055 of the General Staff, based on Article 59, Section 5 of Military Service Regulations – Entitled to Retain Military Uniform

Registered at the Comprehensive Soldier Committee of Tashkent City