Ahmad Aladdin Arslan (died 17 November 2014) was a Jordanian military leader of Chechen descent.[1] He attained the rank of Major General. He was the only officer to have received the Jordanian Order of Military Gallantry "Wisam al-Iqdam al-Askari" twice. He led the response to the 1976 terrorist attack on the Amman InterContinental Hotel.[2]
Ahmad Aladdin Arslan | |
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| Native name | أحمد علاءالدين أرسلان |
| Birth name | Ahmad Aladdin Arslan |
| Nickname(s) | Yakam |
| Born | Zarqa, Jordan |
| Died | 17 November 2014 German Airspace |
| Buried | Chechen Cemetery |
| Allegiance | Jordan |
| Service | Jordanian armed forces |
| Years of service | 1957–1987 |
| Rank | Major General |
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| Battles / wars | |
| Other work | Governor at the Ministry of Interior |
Death and burial
editAladdin was en route to receive medical treatment in Germany when he died during the flight, aged 72. He was subsequently buried on 19 November 2014 in the Chechen Cemetery in the city of Zarqa. He was buried with military honours. His funeral was attended amongst others by Prince Hashim Al Hussein, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mashal Al Zaben, King Abdullah's advisor for tribal affairs Sharif Fawaz Bin Zaben and ministers and deputies.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hero brig. general Ahmad Aladin Al-Shishani laid to rest". 19 November 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Prince Hashem attends funeral of General Shishani". The Jordan Times. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2014.