Respect to Mehmetçik Monument, War memorial in Kocadere, Turkey.
The bronze monument depicts a Turkish soldier carrying an injured Australian officer at Albayrak Ridge in the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park.
Created in 1997 by sculptor Tankut Oktem, this monument commemorates a Turkish soldier who rescued a wounded Australian officer during the Gallipoli Campaign.
This memorial represents the enduring bond between Turkey and Australia, demonstrating the mutual respect that emerged between former adversaries of World War I.
The monument stands at coordinates 40.220059, 26.284985, approximately two kilometers from the main battlefield within the Gelibolu Peninsula Historical National Park.
An inscription at the base features words from Lord Casey, former Australian Governor-General, expressing deep appreciation for the Turkish military forces.
Location: Kocadere
Inception: 1997
Creator: Tankut Öktem
GPS coordinates: 40.22006,26.28498
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:34
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