Viktoras Petkus
Viktoras Petkus (May 17, 1928 – May 1, 2012) was a Lithuanian political activist and dissident, political prisoner, a founding member of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group.[1]
Awards[]
- 1994: Knight's Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas[2]
- 1999: Commander Cross of the Order of the Cross of Vytis[3]
- 2000: Lithuanian Independence Medal[4]
- 2007: Ukrainian Order "For Bravery" of 1st Class
- 2011: Estonian Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana of 3rd Class
- 2011: Lithuanian Diplomacy Star honorary badge, by the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
References[]
- ^ VIKTORAS PETKUS: Kovotojas už žmogaus teises (Lietuvos Katalikų Bažnyčios Kronika, Aušra No 18 (58))
- ^ "226 Dėl apdovanojimo Didžiojo Lietuvos Kunigaikščio Gedimino ordinu". e-seimas.lrs.lt. Retrieved 2019-06-06.
- ^ "311 Dėl apdovanojimo Lietuvos valstybės ordinais". e-seimas.lrs.lt. Retrieved 2019-06-06.
- ^ http://www3.lrs.lt/pls/inter3/dokpaieska.showdoc_l?p_id=293024
Categories:
- 1928 births
- 2012 deaths
- Lithuanian activists
- Soviet dissidents
- Knight's Crosses of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas
- Recipients of the Order of the Cross of Vytis
- Lithuanian Helsinki Group
- Lithuanian people stubs