Agadadash Samedov (Azerbaijani: Ağadadaş Abdulqasım oğlu Səmədov, March 10, 1924 – August 26, 2016) was an Azerbaijani veteran who fought in the Great Patriotic War as a Soviet soldier.
Agadadash Samedov | |
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 Samedov with Dmitry Medvedev and Ilham Aliyev. | |
| Native name | Ağadadaş Abdulqasım oğlu Səmədov |
| Born | March 10, 1924 Lenkeran district, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | August 26, 2016 (aged 92) |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union Azerbaijan |
| Service | Soviet Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
Early life and career
editSamedov was born on 10 March 1924 in the Lenkeran District of the Azerbaijan SSR, within the Soviet Union. During World War II, Samedov helped liberate the North Caucasus, Ukraine and other European countries from the Axis powers. In 1942, on Ukrainian territory near Dubno, he remained alone after his squadron had already retreated, defending against the approaching forces. For this feat he received the Order of Glory, 3rd degree. Agadadash Samedov also participated in the Vistula–Oder Offensive and the Battle of Berlin.[1]
On 6 June 1945, Samedov was awarded the Order of Glory (2nd degree) for courage and bravery displayed in the Great Patriotic War.[2]
Honors
edit- Order of Glory (2nd and 3rd degree)[3]
Personal life and death
editSamedov had 13 children, 44 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. He died on August 26, 2016, at the age of 92.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Известия, Газета Азербайджанские. "Газета Азербайджанские Известия - Награда нашла героя - Социум - Новости". www.azerizv.az. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ "Азербайджанский ветеран Агададаш Самедов участвует в параде по приглашению президента Российской Федерации". Trend.Az (in Russian). 2009-05-09. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ "Dmitry Medvedev awarded Great Patriotic War veteran and citizen of Azerbaijan Agadadash Samedov the Order of Glory 2nd and 3rd degree". President of Russia. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
- ^ "Скончался Агададаш Самедов". Bakililar on Facebook. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Agadadash Samedov". RIP Today. Retrieved 3 August 2024.