Nofal Guliyev (Azerbaijani: Nofəl Zahid oğlu Quliyev) (October 4, 1963, Shirvan, Azerbaijan – October 13, 1991, Todan) was the National Hero of Azerbaijan, and the warrior of the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.[1]
Nofal Guliyev | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 4, 1963 Shirvan, Azerbaijan |
| Died | October 13, 1991 (aged 28) Todan |
| Allegiance | Republic of Azerbaijan |
| Battles / wars | First Nagorno-Karabakh War |
| Awards | National Hero of Azerbaijan 1992  |
Life
editNofel Guliyev was born on October 4, 1963, in Shirvan, Azerbaijan. He graduated from high school in 1981. He served in the Azerbaijani Armed Forces in 1982–1983. After the military service, he worked in Tumen from 1984 to 1990. In December 1990, he entered the Special Forces of Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan to participate in the protection of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.[1]
Military activities
editNofal Guliyev participated in battles against Armenian armed forces in Fuzuli, Goranboy, Nagorno Karabagh. He chose the most difficult positions in every battle. He tried to be an example for his friends and fought against the enemy forces. On July 15, 1991, Armenians attacked the village of Todan with more powerful force and military technique. Nofel tried his best to evacuate civilians from the battlefield. He took the villagers to a safe place. Then he came back to take part in the battle around the village of Todan. Nofel was killed by the soldiers of the Armenian army in the battle of Todan.[2]
Memorial
editBy decree of the President of Azerbaijan on February 5, 1993, Nofal Guliyev was posthumously awarded the title of "National Hero of Azerbaijan".[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "QULİYEV NOFƏL ZAHİD oğlu". Milliqahramanlar.az. Archived from the original on 7 September 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
- ^ "Azərbaycanın Milli Qəhrəmanları - QULİYEV NOFƏL ZAHİD oğlu". Narimanov.cls.az. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
Sources
edit- Vüqar Əsgərov. "Azərbaycanın Milli Qəhrəmanları" (Yenidən işlənmiş II nəşr). Bakı: "Dərələyəz-M", 2010, səh. 173.