The script below was extracted by Abdurrahman Özgen's book entitled "Milli Mucadelede Turk Akincilari" (Turkish Warriors in National Confrontation)

I was very young on February 27, 1915. I had just finished middle Military Draft Office.

"I wanted to become an officer. Enroll me to Harbiye" I said.

 I was told that Harbiye was no longer enrolling. I was so sad. I had this burning desire within me. I wanted to become an officer.

 I was shocked after hearing the news that Harbiye was closed for enrollment.

I started to get a headache. Major Fuat who saw me in this miserable condition felt bad and with a smiling facehe said:

"Abdurrahman, we will enroll you as a soldier and an officer. I can see your patriotism."

I began to cry. At one point before, he was in some deep thought until he uttered:

"All right son. You do seem serious. I will take you in as an officer. You are approved.

Make sure you come by and see me early in the morning. But do not be late."

I was very happy but still sad in a way beacuase I was now going to be an officer.

I started thinking about my situation at home and was wondering where I was going to be sent.

That night I was unable to sleep. In the morning I went straight to Harbiye

and found Major Fuat and immediately I approached him and kissed his hand:

"Commander - I am here reporting for duty sir. I await your orders."

I responded by saying: "Thank you sir!"

After giving me some words of wisdom and a few advice, he dismissed me.

Before me, were 3 other officers that were also enrolled. I was to report to duty with them.

We went on the Gulnihal Ferry to Bolayir-Gallipoli and once we hit ground we were thentravelling in the dark. The 3 other friends were much like me. They were: Halil, Saadet, Medeni and also Ziya. Mucip Kemalyeri and Major Hamdi greeted us. From there we went to theSerafin Farm where the Central Regiment was organized, covered in olive leaves.

Batallion Commander, Halis of Usak after taking care of our paperwork and greeting us with somewords of wisdom, sent us to the Squadrons. They gave me to the 3rd Batallion's 1st Squadron.I was in the rifles section. The next day, Lieutenent Colonel Sefik came for aninspection and to greet the new officers, which was us. He expected us to be organized and strict.

Since my arrival, I would hear the banging of the cannons very loudly ; loud enough to make one deaf. However, after a few days out in the fields, I quickly adopted. Night and day we would hear both sides firing away. One night the Nusret Mayin Shipwas very useful in our mission/ It had destryoed many floating mines.

The day and night of March 18th, we responded to the each enemy's move. As a result of our counteract the enemy was perplexed. That day, the enemy lauunched an incredible attack.

You could feel the skies crack. Later that morning you would be able to see nothing but debris and smoke. Ofcourse, we would counter-attack each of the enemys move. A lot of skips sank that day.

We had a vision from high above the mountains watching this scene with binoculars. Oh Great Lord! What a disaster... What a vicious attack... We thought it was judgment day. That day, the enemy pressed its luck one last time. It was actually then when the enemy realizedthe Turkish faith power and pride. They were quick to realize that passing through Gallipoli was not possible.

Later that evening just before it started to get dark, they withdrew. They turned there back towards Gallipoli. Oh what joy! What great pleasure it was to see them leave ; it felt so good to see there departure.Nobody could take away that pleasure from us at that very moment. The British were unsuccessful with there goals. All they did was just stare. They turned there backs towards Gallipoli, but turned there heads towards Gallipoli.

ACCESS THROUGH GALLIPOLI... DENIED!