Vugar Huseynov
| Vugar Huseynov | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 20, 1969 Dashkesan, Jabrayil District, Azerbaijan |
| Died |
July 20, 1991 (aged 22) Goranboy District, Azerbaijan |
| Allegiance | Republic of Azerbaijan |
| Battles/wars | Nagorno-Karabakh War |
| Awards |
National Hero of Azerbaijan 1992  |
Vugar Huseynov (Azerbaijani: Vüqar Hüseynov) (June 20, 1969, Dashkesan, Jabrayil District, Azerbaijan – July 20, 1991, Goranboy District, Azerbaijan) was the National Hero of Azerbaijan, and the warrior of the Karabakh war.[1]
Life
Vugar Huseynov was born on 20 June 1969 in Jabrayil District of Azerbaijan. He was graduated from the school in Dashkesan village of Jabrayil District. He was called up for military service in 1987, after completing his military service in 1989, he returned to Azerbaijan and began working as an electrician. In 1990, he applied to work in the Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and devoted his life to the frontline.[2]
Military activities
Vugar Huseynov participated in battles against Armenian armed forces in Khojaly and Goranboy. He played a very important role in finding the murder of journalist Salatyn Asgarova who was killed on her way to Shusha District.[2]
On July 20, 1991, Armenian soldiers attacked Goranboy. Vugar Huseynov fought heroically here and was killed in the battlefield.[1]
Memorial
At first, he was awarded the Order of the Red Star. Later, on June 6, 1992, Vugar Huseynov was posthumously awarded the title of "National Hero of Azerbaijan" by his decree No 831. He was buried in Dashkesan village of Jabrayil District. His secondary school is named after him.[2]
References
- 1 2 "HÜSEYNOV VÜQAR TOFİQ oğlu". Veten-ugrunda.az. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
- 1 2 3 "Azərbaycanın Milli Qəhrəmanları – Tofiq Hüseynov və Vüqar Hüseynov + DOSYE". Enter.news. 7 July 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
Sources
- Vüqar Əsgərov. "Azərbaycanın Milli Qəhrəmanları" (Yenidən işlənmiş II nəşr). Bakı: "Dərələyəz-M", 2010, səh. 129.