Order of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief
17 March 1944
[No. 85]

ORDER

OF THE SUPREME COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

To Marshal of the Soviet Union Zhukov

The troops of the 1st Ukrainian Front, developing their offensive, today, 17 March, as a result of an enveloping manoeuvre, captured the town of Dubno — an important strongpoint of the German defences in the Lvov direction.

Distinction in the fighting for the capture of the town of Dubno was won by the troops of Lieutenant-General Pukhov, Lieutenant-General Nechayev, and Major-General Cherokmanov; the tankmen of Major-General of Tank Troops Korolev and Colonel Pushkarev; and the artillerymen of Major-General of Artillery Kubeyev.

To commemorate the victory achieved, the formations and units that distinguished themselves most in the fighting for the liberation of the town of Dubno shall be recommended for conferment of the designation "Dubnensky" and for award of orders.

Today, 17 March, at 22.00 hours, the capital of our Motherland, Moscow, in the name of the Motherland, will salute the valiant troops of the 1st Ukrainian Front, which captured the town of Dubno, with twelve artillery salvoes from one hundred and twenty-four guns.

For excellent combat operations I express my gratitude to all the troops under your command who took part in the fighting for the liberation of the town of Dubno.

Eternal glory to the heroes who fell in the battles for the freedom and independence of our Motherland!

Death to the German invaders!

Supreme Commander-in-Chief

Marshal of the Soviet Union I. STALIN

17 March 1944 [No. 85]