Bozhkov Mikhail Filippovich, born on April 20, 1924. He was sent to the Saratov training unit, where he studied artillery. He was then transferred to Moscow, and from there to the Belarusian front, where he was wounded and sent home in early 1945. For his military services he was awarded the Order of Courage of the 1st degree, the Zhukov Medal, and has many medals for bravery.