Kartoshkin Arkady Nikolaevich. Born December 16, 1925 in the family of an employee. He showed heroism and courage when crossing the Oder River. By the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of May 31, 1945 for courage and heroism shown in the fight against the German fascist invaders, the guard junior sergeant A.N. posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.