Mikhail Dmitrievich Cheprasov fought from March 1943 to July 1944 at the Steppe, 2nd Belorussian Front, and participated in the liberation of Belorussia. On July 21, 1944, he was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for bravery and courage displayed during the forcing of the Dnieper, capture and retention of the bridgehead on the western bank of the river. He was seriously wounded.