| Daud Abdulle Hirsi داود عبد الله حرسي |
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| Born | Mareeg, Somalia |
| Died | Moscow, Russia |
| Years of service | 1950s-1960s |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Somali National Army |
General Daud Abdulle Hirsi (Somali: Daa'uud Cabdulle Xirsi, Arabic: داود عبد الله حرسي) (b.1925-1965) was a Somali national and military hero.[1]
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General Daud was born in town of Mareeg in Ceel-dheer district 1924. He was born to a religious and loving family. He grew up in the country among the pastoralist. In his youth he was known to be athletic and participate in long distance running. He began his education in the local madras learning the holy quran, where he excelled and become a kabiir (senior). As a young man he moved to Bullo Barde and was employed in the local colonial office. As a young soldier he participated in the Italian invasion of Abyssinia, where he discovered the vast Somali territory beyond the republic. On his return in 1954 he was promoted to Lieutenant in the police force, contributing greatly to the development of the Somali military. Upon development of the Somali Defense Forces, he was promoted to first General and Commander and Chief of all military service branches. He is known as the father of Modern Somali Military and worked tirelessly to further the cause of the forces. General Daud died in 1965 Moscow, Russia during military training. He was mourned by entire Somali nation and particularly the military that he created. Siad Barre the president of Somalia at time upon hearing the loss of General daud, said “The Somali Military, today lost its father”. His colleagues referred to him as staunch nationalist, a true hero of the Somali nation, who never faltered in his duty and cause. To this day he retains the respect of all Somali Military Personnel.Hirsi helped in making Somalia which led from praise from then president Siad Barre.Hirsi's family now live in Mogidishu and London