Tikhonov Alexander Mikhailovich Tikhonov Alexander Mikhailovich, born in 1915, in 1941-1942 – 1st rank Petty officer, the commander of the electricians' section of the destroyer “Besposhchadnyy” ("Merciless") of the 2nd destroyer battalion of the Black Sea Fleet squadron. In 1942, he was awarded the medal "For Courage" for the displayed valor and courage in saving the ship. Since 1964 - Rear Admiral.