Order of the Patriotic War

[krimsonglass51]

Hi, were there any Soviet personnel who were awarded the Order of the Patriotic War for serving on the Finnish front? Also, is it true that the award was given to all surviving Soviet veterans in 1985?

[Laurence Strong]

Not sure about the first part of your question. As to the second part. Yes there was a re-issue in 1985.

[krimsonglass51]

Would the recipients include those who fought on the Finnish front?

[Laurence Strong]

From what I can find out it was issued to all surviving members who took part in the Great Patriotic War. If by Finland you mean the Winter War I would have to say no. However having said that I am a little outside my area of expertise.

[krimsonglass51]

I was referring to the veterans who fought in the period of combat on the Russian-Finnish border between 1941-1944.