Agadadash Samedov Explained

Agadadash Samedov
Native Name:Ağadadaş Abdulqasım oğlu Səmədov
Birth Date:10 March 1924
Birth Place:Lenkeran district, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union
Allegiance:
Azerbaijan
Branch:Soviet Armed Forces
Serviceyears:1942–1945
Rank:Sergeant

Agadadash Samedov (March 10, 1924 – August 26, 2016) was an Azerbaijani veteran who fought in the Great Patriotic War as a Soviet soldier.

Early life and career

Samedov 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

Personal life and death

Samedov had 13 children, 44 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. He died on August 26, 2016, at the age of 92.[4] [5]

References

  1. Web site: Газета Азербайджанские Известия - Награда нашла героя - Социум - Новости. Известия. Газета Азербайджанские. www.azerizv.az. 2017-09-19.
  2. News: Азербайджанский ветеран Агададаш Самедов участвует в параде по приглашению президента Российской Федерации. 2009-05-09. Trend.Az. 2017-09-19. ru-RU.
  3. News: Dmitry Medvedev awarded Great Patriotic War veteran and citizen of Azerbaijan Agadadash Samedov the Order of Glory 2nd and 3rd degree. President of Russia. 2017-09-19. en.
  4. Web site: Скончался Агададаш Самедов . Bakililar on Facebook . 3 August 2024 . 30 August 2016.
  5. Web site: Agadadash Samedov . RIP Today . 3 August 2024.