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AWARD RECOMMENDATION SHEET
1. Last Name, First Name, Patronymic:
Gorbunov Ivan Fedorovich
2. Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Position, Unit:
Commander, 1021st Rifle Regiment, 307th Rifle Division
3. Recommended for:
Order of the Red Banner
4. Year of Birth:
1901
5. Nationality:
Russian
6. Party Membership:
Member of the VKP(b) since 1925
7. Participation in combat operations:
On fronts of the Patriotic War since April 1942
8. Wounded or concussed:
None
9. In the Red Army since:
1920
10. Previous awards:
Medal “XX Years of the Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army”
Description of Feat or Service
Commander of the 1021st Rifle Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Gorbunov, in battles during the breakthrough of the enemy’s defensive line and during the liberation of the town Volovo and the station Kastornaya, displayed courage, bravery, and skillful leadership.
His regiment, during the period from 26 to 29 January 1943, destroyed 2,000 German soldiers, captured 1,200 prisoners, and seized the following trophies:
- Automobiles – 1500
- Horses – 100
He is worthy of being awarded the Order of the Red Banner.
Commander, 307th Rifle Division
Colonel Pavlov
February 1943
Collector/Historical Notes
- The recipient is Lt. Col. Ivan Fedorovich Gorbunov (b. 1901).
- At the time he commanded the 1021st Rifle Regiment of the 307th Rifle Division.
- The action described occurred during Soviet winter offensives in early 1943.
- The recommendation emphasizes both combat success and the large number of prisoners and captured vehicles.
- The only previously listed award was the 20 Years of the Red Army Medal, indicating he was a career officer who entered the Red Army in 1920.
