How can I find my grandfather who disappered in 1920 while serving in the Greek Army and stationed in Turkey?

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Dr Fred

With the colapse of the Greek army in 1922 I would doubt that there was much if any reliable record keeping in terms of details by either side. If he disappeared in 1920 there might be Greek archives of the event, but by 1921-1922 the Greek army was in chaos and to intent on survival to even keep track of the fate of individuals.

Following the defeat of the Greek army, and the extreme hatered involved in the fighting it would be unlikely for any of those captured in that conflict to have lived very long.

As for graves, the Turkish army did little to mark the graves of defeated Greeks in this conflict. Traveling around the country the best you can expect to find is a few monuments praising the turkish army for their "victory" at the major battle sites.

Hurricane

i don't think that you will find him but try your chance by visiting greek orthodox cemetaries

good luck!

eviot44

i think hurican is wright !! turkey big country !! you can get lost ease !!

young turk

Did you try greek auhorities? He is supposed to be sent back to greece after the peace agreement. Else, he might have died from some disease under captivity. But either way the greek government would have been notified. I hope you can find him. Good luck to you.

hanibal

Im also searching my big grandfather that lost in Yemen. He was cavalier captain . But I didn't find him.
I can understand you.
Dont worry about him. If a man brave enough to die for his country he become our grandfather also.
Sleep well grandfathers. Your sons will newer forget you.

Count Dracula

lol

Qu'est ce que tu pense?

He wouldn't be alive by now...unless he lived until 100 yrs old. Yet, if you want to find his gravesight, you might want to hire somebody who specializes in this sort of thing to help you find him.

Laurie A

I will write the Turkish Ministry of Defense. I wish you good luck. I doubt any records were preserve. Also, find out what unit he was in. This can give you an idea what battle.

luckyman

are you looking for his grave ?
Try the orthodox cimetery in Ä°zmir.Also the Orthodox church
could help you?
if you find him ask him why did they burn Ä°zmir before they leave.

#1Fan_HannahMontana

your crazy!

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