| Arshak Galfaian | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arshak Galfaian (Արշակ Գալֆայեան) 1858 Erzurum, Western Armenia |
| Died | 1916 (aged 57–58) Rowanduz, Iraq |
| Cause of death | Wounded in the chest |
| Resting place | Armenian Pantheon of Tbilisi |
| Nationality | Armenian |
| Other names | Keri |
| Years active | 1880s-1916 |
| Known for | Fedayi |
| Political party | Dashnaktsutyun |
| Religion | Armenian Apostolic Church |
Arshak Galfaian better known by his nom de guerre Keri (Erzurum, Western Armenia 1858 – Rowanduz , Iraqi Kurdistan May 15, 1916) became member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation.[1] He was the foot soldier during 1904 Uprising, Armenian–Tatar massacres 1905-1907, and with Yeprem in Persian constitutional revolution, leading the Caucasian troops after the death of Yeprem.
After the decleration of World War I, he become the commander of the 4th Armenian volunteer unit in 1914; took part in the battle of Sarikamish (at the Barduz pass). Relieved the besieged Russian and Armenian troops at Ruwanduz in 1916.
His body was transferred to Tiflis and buried there in Khojivanq cemetery.