Hüseyin Avni Bey
Hüseyin Avni Bey | |
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Hüseyin Avni | |
| Born | 1875 Manastir, Ottoman Empire (modern Bitola, North Macedonia) |
| Died | August 13, 1915 (aged 39–40) Gallipoli, Ottoman Empire |
| Allegiance | Ottoman Empire |
| Branch | Ottoman Army |
| Years of service | 1889–1915 |
| Rank | Kolağası (Major) |
| Battles / wars | Greco-Turkish War of 1897 First Balkan War Gallipoli Campaign |
| Awards | Order of the Medjidie, Order of Osmanieh, Imtiaz Medal, Liakat Medal, Gallipoli Star |
Hüseyin Avni Bey (1875 - 13 August 1915) was the commander of the 57th Infantry Regiment of the Ottoman Army at the Battle of Gallipoli during which he led a counterattack that successfully stabilized the right flank of the Ottoman defences on the 25 April 1915.