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The Ottoman War Medal also known as the Gallipoli Star, or the Iron Crescent is a military decoration of the Ottoman Empire. It was instituted on March 1st, 1915 by Sultan Mehmed Reshad V and to be awarded for gallantry in battle.
The decoration was awarded during and after World War I to Ottoman and other Central Powers troops.

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NameDate of birthDate of deathAwards
Werth, Alexander02-05-187920-04-1942more
Wever, Paul28-01-189311-08-1944more
Wolff, Ludwig (General der Flieger)31-08-188617-05-1950more
Weichold, Eberhard23-08-189119-12-1960more
Wurmbach, Hans-Heinrich (Vizeadmiral)12-05-189116-12-1965more
Wieting, Franz27-10-187620-02-1966more
Waldeck und Pyrmont, Prinz zu, Josias13-05-189630-11-1967more
Weiß, Walter05-09-189021-12-1967more
Wollanke, Karl-Friedrich (Konteradmiral)10-10-188407-03-1968more