Suvorov III,9341,Regimental Commander,104th Infantry Division,United States Army

Luftm40 · 11-12-2012, 04:10 PM

I recently acquired the US valorous award document group to Col John H. Cochran, who served as a Regimental Commander in the 104th Infantry Division during WWII. He was highly decorated, earning the Silver Star and two Bronze Stars. His military record also indicates the Order of Suvorov III Class award, and here is the document that was in the group. I am told the signature is that of Marshal Konev. I'm curious if members have ever seen a document like this before, and am also interested in conducting additional research on it. I would also like to establish a value, although I don't intend to split up the group.

Christophe · 11-12-2012, 04:14 PM

Hi Luftm40,

First, welcome to the Forum. :thumbsup

Second, I will let experts talk, but this group and document seem of upmost importance. Congrats!! :thumbsup:thumbsup

Cheers.

Ch.

***CtahhR*** · 11-12-2012, 04:15 PM

Awarded by the 1st Ukrainian Front 13th May 1945 to Colonel "Dzhon H. Kokran". Suvorov III #9341.

Price is whatever anyone is willing to pay. If in a group that won't be split it is worth whatever anyone is willing to pay for the group. Without the actual matching serial numbered award the value will be significantly less than with.

medals73 · 11-12-2012, 04:19 PM

Very nice indeed. We look forward to seeing the group and the Suvorov.

:thumbsup

Luftm40 · 11-12-2012, 04:25 PM

Wow! Thanks for the quick response, and this is quite a nice forum you have here! The grouping consists only of documents I'm afraid. Here are just a few of Cochran's US documents: Silver Star, Bronze Star, Bronze Star Oak Leaf, Legion of Merit and Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB). Also, his recommendation for promotion to Brigadier General from General Terry Allen, CG of the 104th ID. Allen was also awarded the Order of Suvorov II Class. The 104th was one of the US divisions that linked up w/ the Red Army in Spring 1945.

Christophe · 11-12-2012, 04:33 PM

Do you know what the awards became ?

Ch.

Luftm40 · 11-12-2012, 04:34 PM

No I don't I'm afraid...

medals73 · 11-12-2012, 04:36 PM

A shame the medals have gone missing, but still very nice and extremely unusual.

***desantnik*** · 11-12-2012, 04:56 PM

Very nice set and rare Suvorov document - welcome and thanks for sharing.

Luftm40 · 11-23-2012, 04:53 AM

Thought I would add this. The original orders for Cochran's award...

...I plan on bringing this group to the Show of Shows to sell if anyone is interested in seeing it in person....

11-12-2012, 04:14 PM	#2
Christophe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Paris - Berlin Age: 61 Posts: 1,208	Re: Order of Suvorov III Class: US Col John H. Cochran, 104th ID Hi Luftm40, First, welcome to the Forum. :thumbsup Second, I will let experts talk, but this group and document seem of upmost importance. Congrats!! :thumbsup:thumbsup Cheers. Ch.

11-12-2012, 04:15 PM	#3
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Order of Suvorov III Class: US Col John H. Cochran, 104th ID Awarded by the 1st Ukrainian Front 13th May 1945 to Colonel "Dzhon H. Kokran". Suvorov III #9341. Price is whatever anyone is willing to pay. If in a group that won't be split it is worth whatever anyone is willing to pay for the group. Without the actual matching serial numbered award the value will be significantly less than with. __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

11-12-2012, 04:19 PM	#4
medals73 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Earth, most of the time Posts: 2,016	Re: Order of Suvorov III Class: US Col John H. Cochran, 104th ID Very nice indeed. We look forward to seeing the group and the Suvorov. :thumbsup

11-12-2012, 04:33 PM	#6
Christophe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Paris - Berlin Age: 61 Posts: 1,208	Re: Order of Suvorov III Class: US Col John H. Cochran, 104th ID Do you know what the awards became ? Ch.

11-12-2012, 04:34 PM	#7
Luftm40 New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Order of Suvorov III Class: US Col John H. Cochran, 104th ID No I don't I'm afraid...

11-12-2012, 04:36 PM	#8
medals73 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Earth, most of the time Posts: 2,016	Re: Order of Suvorov III Class: US Col John H. Cochran, 104th ID A shame the medals have gone missing, but still very nice and extremely unusual.

11-12-2012, 04:56 PM	#9
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	Re: Order of Suvorov III Class: US Col John H. Cochran, 104th ID Very nice set and rare Suvorov document - welcome and thanks for sharing.

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