Şefik Aker
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Mehmed Şefik known as Şefik Aker after the 1934 Surname Law, was an officer of the Ottoman Army and the Turkish Army. He is best known for his service during the Gallipoli campaign and in particular t
Şefik Aker's picture at the Istanbul Military Museum.
Şefik Aker's medals at the Istanbul Military Museum.
Officers of the 27th Regiment. Left to right. front row: Major Halil Bey (Ataksor), commander of the 27th Regiment Colonel Şefik Bey (Aker), commander of the 1st battalion Major Cemal Bey. Back row: commander of the 2nd battalion Captain Mustafa Efendi, commander of the 3rd battalion Faik Efendi, commander of the Machine gun company Captain Sabri Efendi, aide-de-camps Cevdet Efendi.
Liakat Medal
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The Liakat Medal translated as "Medal of Merit," was a decoration of the Ottoman Empire established in 1890. It could be awarded in two classes, gold or silver. The medal was a common military decorat
