Boris Grigorievich Yezersky was born on December 25, 1911 in Maysky village. In 1930 he graduated high school, and in 1931 he volunteered for the Red Army. He had a dream to fly in his early childhood. In 1932, Yezersky became a cadet at the Yeisk Military Aviation School of Naval Pilots. After graduation he served in the TB-3 heavy bombers brigade of the Baltic Fleet near Leningrad in Gatchina. In 1939-1940 Boris Grigorievich participated in Finland war. He was awarded of the Order of the Red Banner of the Battle. He began the Great Patriotic War as a lieutenant.