Respect to Mehmetçik Monument

The Respect to Mehmetçik Monument in Eceabat, Çanakkale, honors a profound act of compassion during the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I. Erected in 1997 by sculptor Tankut Öktem, the monument depicts a Turkish soldier carrying a wounded Australian officer. This iconic statue commemorates a real incident where a Turkish soldier rescued his injured enemy under fire, momentarily halting the battle. It symbolizes mutual respect between foes and reflects the humanity that endured even in the darkest times of war.