Israfil Mammadov
First Azerbaijani Hero of the Soviet Union (1919-1946) · Russia · On the map · Died at 27
Israfil Maharram oglu Mamedov was an Azerbaijani Red Army lieutenant and a Hero of the Soviet Union. He was the assistant commander of a platoon of the Soviet 42nd Rifle Regiment during World War II. He was the first Azerbaijani to be awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, on 11 December 1941.
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Mammadov was awarded the title for reportedly killing 70 German soldiers and three officers.
Country
Russia
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1946 · aged 27