Abdul Hamid Mahmud Al-Tikriti عبد الحميد محمود التكريتي |
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Personal Secretary to the President | |
In office 1990–2003 |
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Appointed by | Saddam Hussein |
Director of the Iraqi Special Security Organization | |
In office 1992–1997 |
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Preceded by | Fannar Zibin Al Hasan |
Succeeded by | Nawfal Mahjoom Al-Tikriti |
Personal details | |
Born | 1957 |
Died | 7 June 2012 (aged 55) |
Cause of death | Execution |
Political party | Ba'ath Party |
Religion | Sunni Islam |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Baathist Iraq |
Service/branch | Iraqi Army |
Years of service | 1980–2003 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Battles/wars |
Iran–Iraq War Gulf War 2003 Iraq War |
Lieutenant General Abid Al-Hamid Mahmud al-Tikriti ( pronunciation AB-ihd HAH-mihd mah-MOOD al tih-KREE-teeArabic: عبد الحميد محمود التكريتي) (c. 1957 – June 7, 2012) was an Iraqi military officer under Saddam Hussein's deposed regime.
Mahmud began his military career as an non-commissioned officer in the Iraqi Army. He rose through the ranks to Lieutenant General, becoming part of Saddam Hussein's personal bodyguard, and finally, his personal secretary.