Ottoman Empire 1913 Infantry Soldier Salary Receipt Yemen Dhamar Sanaa

Ottoman Infantry Soldier Salary Receipt (1913)

Description:
An original Ottoman infantry salary receipt issued to Davud oğlu Halil İbrahim, a soldier serving in the 14th Corps, 116th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 4th Company, 8th Squad. His place of origin is recorded as Balıkesir.

The 14th Ottoman Corps and the 116th Infantry Regiment were stationed in Yemen, specifically operating in the Dhamar region near Sana’a one of the most challenging and strategically significant fronts of the late Ottoman period.

The document records the soldier’s outstanding pay amount as 475 kuruş. Dated 17 Haziran 1329 (30 June 1913), the receipt bears multiple official seals, including those of the administrative officer (idare memuru), the company imam, and the mülazım-ı evvel (first lieutenant).

This piece represents an important example of late Ottoman military financial documentation and is a valuable item for collectors specializing in Ottoman military history.

Key Features:
. Type: Ottoman infantry salary receipt
. Unit: 14th Corps, 116th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 4th Company, 8th Squad
. Soldier: Davud oğlu Halil İbrahim
. Origin (Sancak): Balıkesir
. Theater of Service: Yemen, Sana’a region (Dhamar)
. Amount Due: 475 kuruş
. Date: 17 Haziran 1329 (30 June 1913)
. Document Features: Seals of administrative officer, imam, and mülazım-ı evvel
. Historical Significance: A rare financial record from Ottoman military operations in Yemen