Ahmet Zeki Soydemir
Ahmet Zeki Soydemir (* 1883 in Selânik Ottoman Empire, † September 4, 1954 in Istanbul ) was an Ottoman and Turkish military.
In 1905 he graduated from the war school and in 1908 the war academy. Soydemir commanded the 6th Division as Yarbay ( lieutenant colonel ) in the battle of Sakarya . In the decisive battle of Dumlupınar he was in command of the 2nd Infantry Division. He was promoted to Albay ( Colonel ). After the Turkish Liberation War in 1924 Soydemir was appointed General Commander of the Jandarma . In 1927 he was promoted to Tümgeneral (major general).
Between 1935 and 1946 and between 1946 and 1950 Soydemir was a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey from Çankırı Province .
In 1988 his remains were transferred to the Ankara State Cemetery.
War participation
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| SURNAME | Soydemir, Ahmet Zeki |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Ottoman and Turkish military |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1883 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Selânik Ottoman Empire |
| DATE OF DEATH | 4th September 1954 |
| Place of death | Istanbul |