The attached award citation is dated 1945 long after the abolition of unit commissars required for countersigning orders, including awards. This is the unusual example of a major as the regimental commander, with a senior-ranking lieutenant colonel as his positionally subordinate chief of staff.
Here's the photo. This is the only time I can remember seeing such an occurrence.
Here's the photo. This is the only time I can remember seeing such an occurrence.












