Memduh Tağmaç (1904, Erzurum - 30 March 1978) was a Turkish general. He was the Chief of the General Staff of Turkey during the 1971 Turkish coup d'état, and previously Commander of the Turkish Army (1968-1969) and Commander of the First Army of Turkey (1966-1968).[1][2]
Memduh Tağmaç | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the General Staff of Turkey | |
| In office 16 March 1969 – 29 August 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Cemal Tural |
| Succeeded by | Faruk Gürler |
| Commander of the Turkish Army | |
| In office 23 August 1968 – 16 March 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Ahmet Refik Yılmaz |
| Succeeded by | Fikret Esen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1904 Erzurum, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 30 March 1978 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Branch/service | Turkish Army |
| Years of service | 1926-1973 |
| Rank | General |
References
edit- ^ "Memduh Tağmaç kimdir?". www.biyografi.info (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ http://www.vatozagency.com. "Memduh Tağmaç". Yaşam Öyküsü (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-06-10.
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External links
edit- Chiefs of General Staff, Turkish General Staff.