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Deaths of Turkish military personnel
Overview
Reports indicate the passing of two members of the Turkish military.
Infantry Specialist Sergeant Yusuf Güneş, a member of the Turkish Land Forces Command, died following a sudden illness while on duty. His remains were returned to his hometown of Kahramanmaraş, where he was met by local officials and family members.
Brigadier General Gökhan Şahin, a veteran who served in the Turkish Armed Forces for 43 years, has also passed away. A military ceremony for Şahin was scheduled to take place in Ankara before his burial in the Burhaniye district of Balıkesir.
Entities
Ministry of National Defense · Turkish Armed Forces · Kahramanmaraş · Turkish Land Forces Command · Balıkesir
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesGazi Brigadier General Gökhan Şahin passes away
Gazi Brigadier General Gökhan Şahin, a veteran of the Turkish Armed Forces with 43 years of service, has died. Military ceremonies will be held in Ankara before his burial in Balıkesir.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesYusuf Güneş remains returned to Kahramanmaraş
Infantry Specialist Sergeant Yusuf Güneş passed away after falling ill during duty. His remains were received by officials and family in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey.
Sources
batmanpusula.com · marasbugun.com.tr