Abd Rab el-Nabi | |
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| Born | 1930 Cairo, Egypt |
| Died | 2022 (aged 91–92) Egypt |
| Allegiance |  Egypt |
| Service/ |  Algerian People's National Army |
| Years of service | 1950–1983 |
| Unit | |
| Commands | Chief of Staff (1981-1983) |
| Battles/wars | |
Abd Rab el-Nabi Hafez (1930 – March 23, 2022) was an Egyptian military officer known for his role in conflicts in the Middle East, June 1967 War, the War of Attrition, and the October 1973 War.[1] He served as the 11th chief of staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces from 1981 to 1983.[2]
Born in 1930 Cairo, Egypt, he obtained a bachelor degree in military science from the Military College. Throughout his career, he assumed several positions, including director of the Infantry School, secretary general of the Ministry of Defense, deputy director of the Intelligence and Reconnaissance, and commander of the 2nd Infantry Division at the Second Army.[3]
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