Kamil Nasibov
Kamil Nasibov (Azerbaijani: Kamil Balədə oğlu Nəsibov) (8 October 1946, Bozlu, Lachin District, Azerbaijan – 29 June 1992, Lachin District, Azerbaijan) was the National Hero of Azerbaijan, and warrior of the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.[1]
Kamil Nasibov | |
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| Born | October 8, 1946 Bozlu, Lachin District, Azerbaijan |
| Died | June 29, 1992 (aged 45) Lachin District, Azerbaijan |
| Allegiance | Republic of Azerbaijan |
| Years of service | 1991-1992 |
| Battles/wars | First Nagorno-Karabakh War |
| Awards | National Hero of Azerbaijan 1993  |
Early life and education
Kamil Nasibov was born on 8 October 1946 in Bozlu village of Lachin District of Azerbaijan SSR. In 1963, he completed his secondary education at Minkend village secondary school. From 1963 through 1966, Nasibov served in the Soviet Armed Forces. In 1976, he entered Azerbaijan Polytechnical Institute.[1]
Personal life
Kamil Nasibov was married and had four children.[1]
First Nagorno-Karabakh war
When Lachin was attacked by the Armenian Armed Forces in 1992, Nasibov created a self-defense unit of volunteers that consisted of 30 people. Nasibov participated in the battles around the villages of Sadinlar, Malibeyli, Khanallar, Suarası with his self-defense unit.[1]
On June 29, 1992, Kamil Nasibov was seriously wounded in a battle for the Blind Heavens and soldiers wanted to take him safely, but he did not leave the battlefield and eventually died of bleeding.[1]
Honors
Kamil Nasibov was buried at a cemetery in Aghjabadi. By the Decree of the President of Azerbaijan No. 457 dated February 5, 1993, he was posthumously awarded the title of the National Hero of Azerbaijan.[2]
References
- "Nəsibov Kamil Balədə oğlu". veten-ugrunda.az. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- "National Heroes". Azerbaijans.com. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
Sources
- Vugar Asgarov. Azərbaycanın Milli Qəhrəmanları (Yenidən işlənmiş II nəşr). Bakı: "Dərələyəz-M", 2010, səh. 226.
