Guards Sergeant Major (Starshina), a mortar platoon Commander. He was born in 1920. Participated in the Great Patriotic War from June 1941 to May 1945. Buryndin Andrey Aleksandrovich was awarded the title of a Hero of the Soviet Union for his heroism and courage shown in the battles for the crossing of the river Kyuddov in the Strassfort area in Germany. Awarded the Orders of Lenin, of the Patriotic War 1st and 2nd classes, two Medals "For Courage", the Medal "For Battle Merit" and other commemorative Medals. He died on February 14, 1992.