In September 1941 he was drafted into the ranks of the Red Army. On the fronts of the Great Patriotic War from June 1943 to May 9, 1945, he passed the combat path from Belgorod to Czechoslovakia. IK Zhigalin Took part in the battles with militarist Japan. Awards: Order of the Red Star; medals "For Courage", "For the Capture of Budapest", "For the Liberation of Prague", "For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945", "For Victory over Japan"; anniversary awards.
