Theres an old wives tail of a Turkish officer carrying a wounded Australian. The story goes that after hearing the wounded Australian scream for many hours (who was laying in no mans land), the officer had enough, raised a white flag picked up the man and carried him back to his trench. They even built a statue of it (https://curiouscatontherun.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/cimg9176-680x1024.jpg). The statue gives a name and his story, but I'm trying to find more credible sources.
What's the name given on the plaque?
Here is a translation of the written text on the statue (clearer pic).
(Note “mehmetcik” is a plural word that means turkish soldiers, in Turkish)
To the Mehmetcik:
“ Despite battling against the Turks at the Canakkale peninsula and loosing thousands of our people, we left with great admirance for the Turkish people and how patriotic they were. All Australians love the Mehmetcik. Their greatness, their love for people as a race, their love for their own people, and their unimaginable courage and glory… The love that Turkish people displayed for their country is a great example for man kind, that left Australians stunned.
To the Turkish Soldiers, with gratefulness and regards,
Viceroy Lord Casey.
Source: I am half Turkish half English.
Wouldent it be an ottoman officer?
