Cemal Mersinli
Turkish politician
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Cemal Mersinli (1875 – October 7, 1941), also known as Mehmed Djemal Pasha (Turkish: Mehmed Cemal Paşa), Cemal of Mersin (Turkish: Mersinli Cemal), or Djemal Pasha the Lesser (Turkish: Küçük Cemal Paşa; to distinguish him from the higher-ranking Djemal Pasha) was a Turkish general of the Ottoman and Turkish armies and a politician in the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey.[1]
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| Born | 1875 |
| Died | 7 October 1941 (aged 65–66) |
| Buried | Cebeci Askerî Şehitliği |
| Allegiance |  Ottoman Empire Turkey |
Service years | Ottoman Empire: March 13, 1895-March 22, 1920 Turkey: -May 6, 1924 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands | Chief of Staff of the Second Army, Chief of Staff of the Western Army, 42nd Division, 10th Division, Chief of Staff of the Inspectorate of the First Army, Vice commander of the Adrianople Fortified Area Command, VIII Corps, Fourth Army, Yildirim Troops Inspectorate, Second Army, General Director of Military Schools, War Minister |
Conflicts | Balkan Wars First World War War of Independence |
| Other work | Member of the GNAT (Isparta) Member of the GNAT (İçel) |
During the Arab Revolt, he led Turkish forces in an attack on Wadi Musa on 21 October 1917. The Turkish forces were defeated by forces under the command of Mawlud Mukhlis, Faisal's aide-de-camp. He later participated in the Turkish War of Independence where he joined the forces of Atatürk. He was a prominent politician of the Turkish Republic until his death in 1941.[2][3]
Medals and decorations
- Medal of Independence with Green Ribbon.