ORDER

OF THE SUPREME COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

The troops of Lieutenant-General Kolpakchi on September 18, 1943, south of Bryansk, forced the River Desna along a wide front and, having captured the city of Trubchevsk, are successfully developing their offensive to the west.

For the bold and resolute actions during the forcing of the River Desna, the army commander, as well as the commanders of distinguished formations and units, shall be proposed for the award of the Order of Suvorov.

Supreme Commander-in-Chief

Marshal of the Soviet Union I. STALIN

September 19, 1943 [No. 19]