Podgainov Anatoly Petrovich - born in 1919 (Balanda Station, Saratov Region). He joined the front as a junior lieutenant in 1942, having completed officer training courses. He commanded an anti-aircraft artillery battery as an assistant chief of staff of the division. He was awarded the Order of the Red Star, the Order of the Red Banner. For the assault of Berlin was awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky.