Salih Kuru (c. 1906 – 08.03.2012 in Kastamonu[1]) was one of the last surviving veterans of the Turkish War of Independence.[1]

Salih Kuru
Born1906 (1906)
DiedJanuary 6, 2012 (2012-01-07) (aged 105)
NationalityTurkish
OccupationMilitary personnel

Death

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Salih Kuru died in Anatolian Hospital on January 6, 2012, after spending three days in intensive care.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Eyewitness to War of Independence dies". Archived from the original on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2012-03-23.
  2. ^ "Milli Mücadele'nin son tanıklarından Salih Kuru vefat etti - ZAMAN". Archived from the original on 19 April 2013.