My great-grandfather, Sorokin Khariton Pavlovich, was born in the village of Efremkasy, Alikovsky district, Chuvash ASSR. WWII veteran, Commander of Katyusha rocket fire crew, he was drafted in autumn, 1941. He was awarded medals "For Victory over Germany in Great Patriotic War 1941-1945", anniversary medals. He also received award "For Victory over Japan", medal "For Courage". Here is an extract from the order: “Reward Sorokin Khariton Pavlovich, Jr. Sergeant, gun Commander of 2nd Guards Division, for courage in combat mission. "