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Ömer Halisdemir
February 20, 1974 – July 16, 2016
Turkish military officer (1974–2016)
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Ömer Halisdemir was a Turkish non-commissioned officer, who was killed on duty in the night of failed 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt, immediately after he shot dead pro-coup general Semih Terzi and prevented the capture of the headquarters of the Special Forces Command in Ankara by the rebel forces. His actions are recognized as a major reason for the failure of the coup attempt.
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- Birthday · February 20
- Anniversary · July 16
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