Eşref Bitlis

Eşref Bitlis was a general in the Turkish Gendarmerie, who died in a controversial plane crash. Wikipedia

• Born:  1933, Malatya, Turkey
• Died:  17 February 1993, Güvercinlik Army Air Base, Ankara, Turkey
• Service/branch:  Turkish Gendarmerie
• Years of service:  1952–1993
• Rank:  General
• Commands held:  Commander of Gendarmerie, Commander of Cyprus Turkish Peace Force, Commander of 28.Division of Cyprus Turkish Peace Force, Commander of 2nd Commando Brigade, Turkish Military Academy
• Battles/wars:  Turkish invasion of Cyprus
• Awards:  Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Distinguished Service, Cyprus War Medal
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