Independence Medals to be Awarded to Heirs of 5 Martyrs and Veterans
The Presidential decree regarding the awarding of Independence Medals to the heirs of 5 martyrs and veterans, whose services in the War of Independence have been determined, has been published in the Official Gazette.
According to the decision, the names of the martyrs and veterans who will be awarded the Independence Medal and their heirs are as follows:
Private Yasin Şekerlisoy: Born in Birecik in 1898, Yasin Şekerlisoy is stated to have been martyred during the Turkmen Mountain Offensive. The medal will be presented to his grandson, Hasan Şekerlisoy.
Private Ferhat Taymaz: Born in Eskişehir in 1898, Ferhat Taymaz served in the Engineering Company of the 2nd Battalion, 126th Regiment. The medal will be presented to his grandson, Baykal Taymaz.
Corporal Mustafa Kırcılar: Born in Bursa in 1896, Mustafa Kırcılar served in the 81st Regiment. The medal will be presented to his grandson, Erhan Kırcılar.
Private Halis Köse: Born in Giresun in 1899, Halis is reported to have been martyred during the Battle of Sakarya. The medal will be presented to his grandson, Halis Köse.
Halil Taş: Born in Ünye in 1897, Halil Taş served in the 1st Company, 1st Battalion, 56th Regiment of the 15th Division. The medal will be presented to his son, Kazım Taş.
With this decision, the memories and struggles of those who served and made sacrifices in the War of Independence will be kept alive through the Independence Medals to be presented to their heirs.
