Gorozhanin Nikolai Gavrilovich was born on October 25, 1925, Kuzminovka, Kurgan region. Drafted by the Kurtamysh regional military commissariat in 1943. Second Sergeant, commander of the Rifle Regiment No.1310 of the Rifle Regiment of the Varonezh-Shumlensk Order of the Red Banner of Labor No.19. From September 8, 1943 he served in the 3rd Ukrainian front. He was awarded of the Medal “For Courage” (May 30, 1945). He was wounded on December 21, 1943. He returned from the war.