Veniamin Tikhonov (1921-1982), Petty Officer, Deputy Commander for Political Affairs of the rifle unit. Since June 1942, he was an aircraft mechanic of combat aviation units of the 6th Guards Army of the 959th Rifle Regiment of the 309th Rifle Division. Took part in the Battle of Kursk. He was seriously wounded in the right arm in 1943. Awarded the Order of Glory of the 3rd degree and medals. After the war, he worked as a teacher. Labor veteran.