 By 20 August 1942 the division covered the road through the Pyatigorsk and Khrebtovy passes, After a lull in the fighting, which lasted until 23 September 1942, the division was again involved in heavy fighting.By the end of October the 30th Rifle Division held the line in the Kaverze River valley, covering the Khrebtovy Pass.On 12 December 1942 the division was transformed into the 55th Guards Rifle Division as a reward for its actions.