NOVIKOV, Nikolay Aleksandrovich

Born in 1920 in Smolensk. Studied at the seventh high school. After graduating from the "excellent" in 1936, seven classes, he decided to enter the artillery school, but it did not take. I went to college Smolensky connection. But three years on the recommendation of the Komsomol organization was nevertheless aimed at artuchilische.
In the second year found him the Great Patriotic War. Soon Novikov, together with his companions went to the front. Appointed him commander of the battery.
The first baptism took Novikov near Orsha. For courage and bravery of the young lieutenant was awarded the Order of the Red Banner.
He fought in the Smolensk Novikov, near Moscow. In 1942 he joined the party. He was awarded several military decorations and medals.
. Nikolai Novikov and distinguished in battle, which broke out on Dec. 3, 1943.
. But in this battle of division commander died a heroic death, . A few days later in a part of the message arrived, . that the decree of the President of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR Novikov for exemplary performance of command assignments in the fight against the fascist invaders and for displaying courage and heroism of the rank of Hero of the Soviet Union.,