About Rüştü Sakarya
Lived 1877 – 1951 (aged 73–74). Rüştü Sakarya was a Turkish military personnel.
Rüştü Sakarya (1877 in Constantinople (Istanbul) – December 2, 1951) was an officer of the Ottoman Army and a general of the Turkish Army. He fought in the Gallipoli campaign of World War I. He earned his surname "Sakarya" due to his bravery during the Battle of the Sakarya in the Turkish War of Independence.
Medals and decorations Order of Osminieh 3rd class Order of Osmanieh with Sword Medal of the Battle of Greece (Yunan Muharebe Madalyası) Gallipoli Star (Ottoman Empire) Silver Medal of Liyaqat Silver Medal of Imtiyaz Gold Medal of Liyaqat Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class Austria-Hungary Military Merit Medal (Austria-Hungary) 3rd Class Medal of Independence with Red Ribbon
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Who was Rüştü Sakarya?
Turkish general and statesperson (1877–1951)
When was Rüştü Sakarya born?
Rüştü Sakarya was born in 1877 in Istanbul.
When did Rüştü Sakarya die?
Rüştü Sakarya died on 2 December 1951 in Turkey, Istanbul.
What was Rüştü Sakarya's occupation?
Rüştü Sakarya was a military personnel.
What nationality was Rüştü Sakarya?
Rüştü Sakarya was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rüştü Sakarya. https://biography.guide/rustu-sakarya/
MLA: "Rüştü Sakarya." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rustu-sakarya/.
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