Agadadash Samedov
Agadadash Samedov (Azerbaijani: Ağadadaş Abdulqasım oğlu Səmədov) is 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 | 10 March 1924 Lenin District, Azerbaijan SSR, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union Azerbaijan |
| Service/ | Soviet Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
Career
Samedov was born on 10 March 1924 in the Lenin 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
- Order of Glory (2nd and 3rd degree)[3]
Personal life
He has 13 children, 44 grandchildren and 36 grandchildren.
References
- 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.