Dremova Alexandra Stepanovna_x000D_ _x000D_ My great-grandmother Alexandra Pavlenko was born on June 7, 1923 in the village of Rodniki . In 1942, Granny, who was well-versed in reading and writing, was called up for military service at the age of less than 19. She was assigned to an aviation squadron, and with a beautiful handwriting was appointed senior clerk. But it wasn't just the paperwork part that she had to deal with. Field airfields in combat conditions were located 15-20 km from the front line, and along with the soldiers, Alexandra Stepanovna took up arms to guard aircraft and ammunition depots. Endured all the hardships of the bombing of fascist vultures. But fate kept the girl and even presented the main event in her life. The location of the squadron received a replenishment of pilots from the neighboring unit. Among the newcomers was Anatoly Dremov. Their meeting was a happy one for both of them. In Skora, a young couple in love was given permission by the command to marry. Meanwhile, the Soviet troops pressed the enemy to his lair. Alexandra Stepanovna and Anatoly Sergeevich as part of the squadron crossed the Romanian border,and then the Hungarian one. There they heard the news of the red Army's Victory. For impeccable service, my great-grandfather was awarded the order of the Patriotic war / / degree, two orders of the red Star, the medal "for Courage", the medal "for the defense of the Caucasus" and many commemorative insignia. My great-grandmother was also awarded the order of the Patriotic war / / degree, the medal "for the defense of the Caucasus" and many other commemorative insignia. After demobilization, Alexandra Stepanovna returned to her homeland-steppe Springs. Life was getting better. My great-grandfather worked as a pilot in agriculture, then was a teacher at a local school. He enjoyed the authority and respect of his fellow villagers. Probabushka worked as a Secretary in the village Council, then as a salesman in a store, and during harvesting and sowing she worked as a cook in a field camp. The couple raised four sons and a daughter. To the combat awards of Granny, another one was added - the medal of "Motherhood" / / degree. They are an example for me and my family by their example and love of life. Unfortunately, my great-grandfather did not live a very long but good life because of his injuries. And my great-grandmother lived to see her 90th birthday. Our family honors their memory and is proud of their courage and heroism!