Veteran of the Great Patriotic War, one of the few full holders of the Order of Glory, awarded four orders, veteran of labor. During the war, he was Assistant leader of a Sniper Platoon of the 508th Rifle Regiment (174th Rifle Division, 31st Army, 3rd Belorussian Front), Sergeant Major. He participated in combats since December 1943, fought on the Western and 3rd Belorussian Fronts. Participated in the liberation of East Prussia and Czechoslovakia. Personal sniper account - 159 fascists. He was awarded Orders of Glory of all degrees, the order of the Red Star, medals For bravery, For Military Merit and others.