Şükrü Naili Gökberk facts for kids
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Selanikli Şükrü Naili Gökberk
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| Born | 1876 Selanik, Salonica Vilayet, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 26 October 1936 (aged 59–60) Edirne, Turkey |
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Edirnekapı Şehitliği
State Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  Ottoman Empire Turkey |
| Years of service | Ottoman Empire: 1899–1920 Turkey: 25 April 1921 – 8 October 1934 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Chief of Staff of the 7th Division, 50th Division, 49th Division 15th Division, Ankara Command, Committee for Occupation and Restitution of Adana Area, Mersin Area Command, III Corps |
| Battles/wars | Balkan Wars First World War War of Independence |
| Other work | Member of the GNAT (Kırklareli) Member of the GNAT (Istanbul) |
Şükrü Naili Gökberk (born 1876 in Selanik, which is now Thessaloniki, Greece – died 1936 in Edirne, Turkey) was a very important military leader. He served in the Ottoman Army and later in the Turkish Army. He played a key role in the Turkish War of Independence.
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Who Was Şükrü Naili Gökberk?
Şükrü Naili Gökberk started his military career in 1899. He rose through the ranks in the Ottoman Army. By 1917, he was a senior colonel. After the Ottoman Empire, he joined the new Turkish Army. He became a brigadier general in 1922. Later, in 1926, he was promoted to major general.
Fighting in World War I
During World War I, Şükrü Naili Gökberk was a brave officer. He helped defend the Gallipoli peninsula in a major battle. He commanded a division of soldiers there. This was a very tough fight. Towards the end of World War I, he also served on the Palestinian front.
Hero of the Turkish War of Independence
After World War I, Turkey fought for its freedom. This was called the Turkish War of Independence. Şükrü Naili Gökberk was a key commander in this war. He led the Turkish forces (the 3rd Corps) from the government in Ankara.
His most famous moment was on October 6, 1923. On this day, his troops marched into Istanbul. This happened after the city had been occupied by other countries. This event is known as the Liberation Day of Istanbul. It is still celebrated every year in Turkey.
A Leader in Politics
After his military career, Şükrü Naili Gökberk continued to serve his country. He became a member of parliament. He worked in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara. He represented two different areas. First, he was a member for Kırklareli in 1923. Later, in 1935, he represented Istanbul. He helped make important decisions for the new country of Turkey.
See also
- List of high-ranking commanders of the Turkish War of Independence
