Pavel Trofimovich Kurgan (16.11.1916-?). Served in the artillery regiment, in the 24th Shock Army. Participated in the battles at Yelnia, as part of the 3rd Belorussian Front of the 1st Guards Artillery Regiment passed the Smolensk Region, Belarus, Prussia. Stormed the city of Kinnesberg at night. Received medals: "For the capture of Kinnesberg", "For the victory over Germany", "For Courage", "For the defense of Moscow.