Ahmose, son of Ebana

Ahmose, son of Ebana, (Amosis, Aahmes; meaning "Iah (the Moon) is born") served in the Egyptian military under the pharaohs Ahmose I, Amenhotep I, and Thutmose I.

Family Ahmose was born in the city of Nekheb, the modern El Kab.

Ebana was the name of Ahmose's mother, who was most likely a woman of importance on Egyptian society; He participated in the battle of Avaris (the Hyksos capital in the Delta), where he killed two Hyksos and was awarded the "gold of valor" twice. Ahmose was awarded slaves and other spoils by the pharaoh after Avaris was sacked. Ahmose also participated in the three-year siege of Sharuhen in southern Canaan for which he was rewarded. He followed his king to Nubia, where they put down three rebellions.

Reign of Amenhotep I Under Amenhotep I, he fought against the Nubians and was given gold and slaves for his bravery.

Reign of Thutmose I During the reign of Thutmose I, Ahmose participated in a naval campaign against Nubian tribes in the Nile valley and was appointed admiral. He also followed Thutmose on a campaign against Naharin all the way to the Euphrates River.