Necdet Öztorun
Turkish general
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Necdet Öztorun (1924, Konya – 7 October 2010, Ankara) was a Turkish general. He was Commander of the First Army of Turkey (1983 – 1984) and then Commander of the Turkish Army (1985 – 1987).[1]
Preceded byAli Haydar Saltık
Succeeded byNecip Torumtay
PresidentKenan Evren
Preceded byAli Haydar Saltık
Necdet Öztorun | |
|---|---|
| Commander of the First Army of Turkey | |
| In office 22 August 1983 – 23 August 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Ali Haydar Saltık |
| Succeeded by | Necip Torumtay |
| Commander of the Turkish Army | |
| In office 12 August 1985 – 2 July 1987 | |
| President | Kenan Evren |
| Preceded by | Ali Haydar Saltık |
| Succeeded by | Necip Torumtay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 Konya, Turkey |
| Died | October 7, 2010 (aged 86) Ankara, Turkey |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Branch/service | Turkish Army |
Years of service | 1941 – 1987 |
| Rank | General |
Öztorun graduated from the Turkish Military Academy in 1943 and the Turkish Military College in 1959. He retired in 1987.[1]