Ivan Pastukhov (1924-1989) was born in the village of Amiano, Novo-Borisovskiy District of Saratov Region. On the fronts of the Great Patriotic War - from July 1942 to Victory Day. Participated in the liberation of Belgorod, Kharkov, crossing of the Dnieper River. Went through Moldova, Romania, Hungary. He was a gun commander, a Deputy Platoon Leader, and a battery Petty Officer. After demobilization, he worked in educational institutions in the city of Donskoy (Tula Region). Awarded orders of the Red Star, Patriotic War 2nd degree, medals.