Ahmed Abdullah Ali al-Mawawi Bey | |
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General Commander of the Egyptian expeditionary force during 1948 Arab–Israeli War | |
In office May 12, 1948 – October 20, 1948 | |
Prime Minister | Mahmoud an-Nukrashi Pasha |
Personal details | |
Born | 1897 Sohag, Khedivate of Egypt |
Died | 1979 Egypt | (aged 81–82)
Military service | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Egypt |
Branch/service | Army |
Years of service | 1916–1948 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Commander of the Infantry Corps General Commander of the Egyptian Expeditionary force in Palestine |
Battles/wars | 1948 Arab–Israeli War |
Awards | Palestine War Merit |
Ahmed Abdullah Al-Mwawi (1897–1979), also Mawawi or Muwawi, was an Egyptian major general. He served as the General Commander of the Egyptian expeditionary force during 1948 Arab–Israeli War.[1]