Christopher Israel Umba Gore
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Christopher Israel Umba Gore,[lower-alpha 2] also known as Gadwin Gore,[5] was an Ugandan military officer who served as head of the Uganda Army Air Force during the last stages of President Idi Amin's dictatorship. He disappeared during the Uganda–Tanzania War, with some sources claiming that he either died in combat in 1979 or escaped to southern Sudan.
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Christopher Israel Umba Gore | |
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Commander of the Uganda Army Air Force | |
In office 1978–1979 | |
President | Idi Amin |
Succeeded by | Andrew Mukooza |
Personal details | |
Born | Sudan[lower-alpha 1] |
Died | 1979 (disputed) |
Relations | ca:Alfred Lado Gore (brother) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Uganda |
Branch/service | Uganda Army (UA) |
Years of service | ? – 1979 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Commands | Suicide Battalion Uganda Army Air Force |
Battles/wars | |
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