Security services research question

[Eryk]

Thanks very much for the answer, Eryk. Unfortunately, this example doesn't shed very much light because there is no biography or service record. But beyond that, I believe the Order of the Badge of Honor was probably a labor award, totally unrelated to NKVD/etc. service. First of all, there is no concrete info indicating post-war service through 1966 (although maybe you have archival or anniversary documents otherwise). Second, there is no 1966 decree I'm aware for service in the security forces. If the order was indeed a labor award, it's highly unlikely it would show up on the award card anyway.

Alex

Only doco after 1946 are the 1966 BoH order book and his 1985 veterans OGPW document. Only a sergeant, tho this is older research so more may pop up someday.