Abdullah Atfeh

Abdullah Atfeh (Arabic: عبدالله عطفة; 1897–1976) was a Syrian career military officer who served as the first chief of staff of the Syrian Army after the country's independence.

Abdullah Atfeh
عبدالله عطفة
Minister of Defense
In office
1 July 1949 – 28 December 1949
Prime MinisterMuhsin al-Barazi
Hashim al-Atassi
Preceded byHusni al-Za'im
Succeeded byAkram al-Hawrani
Chief of Staff of the Syrian Army
In office
1947–1948
Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byHusni al-Zaim
Personal details
Born1897
Khirbet Ghazaleh, Ottoman Syria, Ottoman Empire
Died1976 (aged 78–79)
Damascus, Syria
NationalitySyrian
Military service
Allegiance
  •  Ottoman Empire (1915–1918)
  • Arab Kingdom of Syria (1919–1920)
  • French Mandate of Syria (1921–1946)
  • Syria (1945–1950)
Rank Major General
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