Münip Uzsoy (1878; Constantinople (Istanbul) – July 29, 1950; Istanbul) was an officer of the Ottoman Army and the Turkish Army. The family name is often listed as "Özsoy", and occasionally as "Urgay".
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| Born | 1878 Constantinople (Istanbul), Ottoman Empire |
| Died | July 29, 1950 (aged 71–72) Istanbul, Turkey |
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| Allegiance |  Ottoman Empire Turkey |
| Years of service | Ottoman Empire: 1895-March 1920 Turkey: May 4, 1921-February 25, 1931 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 36th Regiment, 178th Regiment, 140th Regiment, Chief of the Supply of the Fourth Army Infantry Brigade of the 24th Division, 61st Division, Polatlı Area, Chief of the Ankara Military Court for Field officers and Company-grade officers, Chief of the Manisa Military Department |
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Medals and decorations
edit- Order of the Medjidie 5th class
- Order of Osmanieh 4th class
- Medal of the Battle of Greece
- Gallipoli Star (Ottoman Empire)
- Silver Medal of Liyakat
- Silver Medal of Imtiyaz
- Prussia Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class
- Medal of Independence with Red Ribbon
See also
editSources
edit- ^ T.C. Genelkurmay Harp Tarihi Başkanlığı Yayınları, Türk İstiklâl Harbine Katılan Tümen ve Daha Üst Kademelerdeki Komutanların Biyografileri, Genkurmay Başkanlığı Basımevi, Ankara, 1972, p. 40. (in Turkish)