Topic: BatzP - El Buggar
The Battle of El Buqqar (Buggar) Ridge
Palestine, 27 October 1917
Ottoman Forces
Roll of Honour
[From: BBC _44596705_anzac3_ap466]
The following Roll of Honour, while incomplete, reflects the number of casualties suffered by the Turkish forces during the Battle of el Buggar Ridge. The Roll of Honour contains the soldier's full identity where ever possible, and the unit to which he was attached. The fate is detailed as to whether the soldier was Killed in Action between 27 October 1917 or died of wounds some days later. The names are compiled from the Turkish Book of Martyrs commonly known as Sehitlerimiz.
Roll of Honour
Ahmet, the son of Mumin, Killed in Action, 27 October 1917.
Elmas, the son of Yakup, Killed in Action, 27 October 1917.
Hasim, the son of Mehmet, Killed in Action, 27 October 1917.
Ismail, the son of Osman, Killed in Action, 27 October 1917.
Kanber, the son of Mustafa, Killed in Action, 27 October 1917.
Mustafa, the son of Mehmet, Killed in Action, 27 October 1917.
Lest We Forget
Further Reading:
The Battle of El Buqqar (Buggar) Ridge, Palestine, 27 October 1917
The Third Battle of Gaza, Palestine, 26 October 1917 - 2 January 1918
The Third Battle of Gaza, Palestine, Z - 4, 27 October 1917, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: The Battle of El Buqqar (Buggar) Ridge, Palestine, 27 October 1917, Ottoman Forces, Roll of Honour
