Order of the red star SN324355

Through war and chaos, Sukhilov kept the army marching—not with bullets, but with perfectly baked bread! From battlefields to bakeries, he dodged disasters and never let a loaf go bad. A true wartime baker-hero!

1. Full Name and Patronymic: 

2. Military Rank:
   Captain of Quartermaster Service

3. Unit and Position:
   Head of the 167th Field Bakery, 74th Infantry Division
   Recommended for the Order of the Red Star

4. Year of Birth:
   1907

5. Nationality:
   Russian

6. Political Affiliation:
   Communist Party Member

7. Participation in Conflicts:
   Served from June 23, 1941, in the 13th Army, the 16th Air Army's stationed area, and the 74th Infantry Division

8. Wounds or Concussions:
   Sustained wounds and a concussion

9. Enlistment Date:
   June 23, 1941

10. Conscription Location:
    Military Commissariat of Semiluki District, Voronezh Region

11. Previous Awards:
    Medal "For Battle Merit"

12. Home Address: (Not provided in the original text)

Summary of Merits:

Comrade Sukhilov is a determined, disciplined, and proactive officer. Thanks to his skilled and steadfast leadership, as well as his initiative, the division has continuously received high-quality bread since he took charge of the field bakery in November 1942.

During the division’s relocation from Oryol to Sumy (Ukraine), then to Chernihiv Region, Polesie Region (Belarus, now dissolved), and finally Kyiv Region, he not only led bread production but also procured and milled grain for the entire division. He ensured timely and uninterrupted bread supply to the troops, actively assisting the division’s food supply department in sourcing and processing grain.

Throughout his service, not once did he produce substandard bread, even under the harshest conditions. He demonstrated remarkable adaptability, swiftly adjusting to local environments and taking preventative measures to avoid bread shortages or quality issues.

For his exemplary service, he was awarded the Medal for Battle Merit in April 1943. Now, he is fully deserving of the Order of the Red Star.

Deputy Division Commander for Logistics
Captain of Quartermaster Service Perkali
October 30, 1943

Approval of Award:
Division Commander
Colonel Kuznetsov
November 11, 1943