Eşref Bitlis
Eşref Bitlis (Malatya 1933 – Ankara 17 February 1993) was a general in the Turkish Gendarmerie, who died in a controversial plane crash.
Eşref Bitlis | |
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| Born | 1933 Malatya, Turkey |
| Died | 17 February 1993 Güvercinlik Army Air Base, Ankara, Turkey |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Service/ | 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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