ORDER

OF THE SUPREME COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

On August 15 of this year, as a result of stubborn fighting, the 16th and 84th Guards Rifle Divisions, the 238th and 369th Rifle Divisions liberated the town of Karachev from the German invaders, displaying in so doing exemplary courage and skilful combat operations.

In honour of the success achieved, the 16th and 84th Guards Rifle Divisions, the 238th and 369th Rifle Divisions, which liberated the town of Karachev, shall be awarded the designation "Karachev" and shall henceforth be named:

16th Guards Karachev Rifle Division,

84th Guards Karachev Rifle Division,

238th Karachev Rifle Division,

369th Karachev Rifle Division.

Supreme Commander-in-Chief

Marshal of the Soviet Union I. STALIN

August 15, 1943 [No. 3]