Eşref Uğur Yiğit
Eşref Uğur Yiğit (born 1945) is a Turkish admiral. He was commander-in-chief of the Turkish Navy from 30 August 2009 to 29 July 2011. He is a holder of the Turkish Armed Forces Medal of Distinguished Service.
Eşref Uğur Yiğit | |
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| Born | 1945 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Service/ | Turkish Naval Forces |
| Years of service | 1962–2011 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Commander of Naval Forces |
| Awards | TAF Medal of Honor TAF Medal of Distinguished Courage and Self-Sacrifice TAF Medal of Distinguished Service |
| Other work | Çanakkale Strait Command, Head of Naval Forces Logistics, Mine Fleet, Head of Naval Forces Inspection and Assessment, Naval Forces Chief of Staff, Northern Sea Area Command, Naval Command, Turkish Naval Forces, Naval Forces Plan Organization Department National and NATO Plan Officer, Mine Fleet Command, Operations Branch Directorate, TCG Muavenet II. Command, Chief of Operations Department of Naval Forces, Operations Plan Officer at NAVSOUTH NATO Headquarters in Naples, Commander of TCG Yücetepe |
In 2010, the Turkish 12th High Criminal Court accepted an indictment on a plot by some naval lieutenants to assassinate Turkish Naval Forces admirals, including Admiral Yiğit.
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