Behçet Türkmen

Behçet Türkmen (1899 – 1 June 1972) was a Turkish soldier and intelligence officer.[1]

Behçet Türkmen
National Security Service Chief
In office
3 September 1953 – 27 March 1957
Preceded byMehmet Naci Perkel
Succeeded byEmin Çobanoğlu
Personal details
Born1899
Bursa, Ottoman Empire
Died1 June 1972(1972-06-01) (aged 72–73)
Istanbul, Turkey
Childrenİlter Türkmen
Military service
AllegianceTurkey
Branch/serviceTurkish Land Forces
Years of service1933–1968
RankLieutenant general

He graduated from the Turkish Military Academy. As of September 1, 1931, he was appointed as the Chief of Staff to the National Police Service Race. Later he served in the Turkish Armed Forces at various levels. He was appointed as the Chief of the National Police with the rank of Major General on 3 September 1953 and continued this duty until 27 March 1957 with the rank of Lieutenant General. In the same year, he was appointed to the Baghdad Embassy and later to the Oslo Embassy.[2]

He is the father of İlter Türkmen, who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Bulend Ulusu Nation government, which was established after the September 12 coup.

References
  1. "Milli İstihbarat Teşkilatı - Görev Yapmış Müsteşarlar". www.mit.gov.tr. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  2. "Behçet Turkmen biyografisi". www.biyografi.net. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
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