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Turkish memorial at Gallipoli

Turkish memorial at Gallipoli

Memorial to a Turkish Soldier, Ari Burnu Memorial, Gallipoli

The plaque tells the story of a Turkish soldier who held up a white flag of peace during the battle for Chunuk Bair on 25 April 1915 in order that he could help a wounded British soldier. Text written by First Lieutenant Casey (later to become Australian Governor-General).

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