[2] He studied military science in France receiving a degree from the Ecole de Guerre and continued his education in Fontainebleau.

[1] Following graduation Hedayat joined the Imperial Army and served in various posts, including deputy chief of the General Staff in May 1942 and commandant of the Officers’ School in November 1942.

[4] On 1955 Hedayat was appointed chief of the supreme commander's staff and became the first military officer to hold this title.

[5] Hedayat and two other generals were arrested in November 1962 due to corruption allegations in an anti-corruption campaign initiated by Prime Minister Ali Amini.

[2] Hedayat was the recipient of the US Legion of Merit for his actions during World War II in the Imperial Iranian army which was awarded to him in September 1955.