9th Corps | |
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Founded | 1921 |
Country | Turkey |
Allegiance | Turkish Army |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Corps |
Part of | Third Army |
Garrison/HQ | Erzurum, Erzurum Province |
Commanders | |
Major general | Erhan Uzun |
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