--- title: Talha Bahadır slug: talha-bahadir-fa6f9 url: /detay/talha-bahadir-fa6f9 type: biography language: English entity: primary: Talha Bahadır type: biography categories: - name: Intelligence, Security, and Defense slug: istihbarat-guvenlik-ve-askeri-calismalar url: /kategori/istihbarat-guvenlik-ve-askeri-calismalar - name: Biography And Autobiography slug: biyografi-ve-otobiyografi url: /kategori/biyografi-ve-otobiyografi tags: - Fortification - officer - NATIONALDEFENSE - HumanitarianAid - Martyrs - DefenseIndustry - Martyr - TSK - Yalova - Vefa author: Gözde Cabadak created_at: 2026-06-22T13:33:37.696327+03:00 updated_at: 2026-06-22T13:33:37.696338+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/06/22/c8FATB9fIUL6OY1906Kb7HoAqrL1CC1C.png --- # Talha Bahadır > Talha Bahadır is a Turkish military engineer and fortification officer who was killed in action during an attack while serving in the Olive Branch Operation area. ## KURE Information Cards ![](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/06/22/sPOCWCLfn6Qd2a5PBa0N9MJHPURQQDns.png) *Talha Bahadır* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Year of Birth | 1994 | | Place of Birth | Trabzon | | Rank | Fortification Second Lieutenant | | Date of Martyrdom | 4 May 2022 | | Burial Place | Sultaniye Cemetery, Çiftlikköy / Yalova | ## Article Content [Talha Bahadır](/en/detay/talha-bahadir-d0444/llms.txt) was born in Trabzon in 1994. He is the eldest of five children of Hakkı Bahadır, a theologian and educator, and Emine Bahadır. Following his family’s rotational relocation to Yalova in 1996, he spent his childhood and youth in this city. He began his primary education at Sultaniye Primary School, where his father was stationed. During his secondary education, he developed an interest in technological and military advancements, incorporating these themes into school projects.[^1] [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpT56Ay8Ibw) *Tabuta Sığmayanlar: Şehit Talha Bahadır (Yeni Şafak)* ### Military Career and Education In 2020, Bahadır began his military career after passing the external recruitment officer examination conducted by the National Defense University. Following an intensive training program lasting approximately two years, he earned his officer diploma. He commenced his service in the Turkish Armed Forces with the rank of junior lieutenant and was first assigned to Malatya.[^2] ### Service in Syria and Operational Activities After his assignment in Malatya, Bahadır was deployed to Syria under the [Olive Branch Operation](/en/detay/operation-olive-branch-b96a1/llms.txt). Although his initial deployment was planned for one month, he requested an extension and ultimately served for a total of four months. During his time in Syria, in addition to fulfilling his military duties, he participated in various humanitarian aid activities, made regular donations to civil society organizations such as the leukemia foundation, and assisted in delivering food aid to the local population.[^3] ![Image](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/06/22/nYf2DhfZNpeBlXPaxb4hoIATToaTgJWS.png) *Talha Bahadır's Grave (Yalova University)* ### Death and Burial On 4 May 2022, the second day of Ramadan Bayram, Talha Bahadır was seriously wounded in a missile attack targeting a Turkish military unit in the Olive Branch Operation zone. He was immediately transported to a hospital, but despite all medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.[^4] His body was brought to Çiftlikköy district of his hometown Yalova. The funeral prayer was led by his father Hakkı Bahadır, after which he was buried at Sultaniye Cemetery. The funeral ceremony was attended by ministers of the time, civil administration officials, members of parliament, and military personnel.[^5] ### Legacy and Social Impact Following his death, Talha Bahadır’s name was given to a middle school in Çiftlikköy district of Yalova ("Şehit Talha Bahadır Middle School").[^6] ## Academic Sources and References 1. Anadolu Ajansı. "Şehit Teğmen Bahadır, Yalova'da toprağa verildi." Accessed June 22, 2026. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/gundem/sehit-tegmen-bahadir-yalovada-topraga-verildi/2579542 2. Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Türkiye. "Zeytin Dalı Region: One Heroic Comrade-in-Arms Martyred, 24 Terrorists Neutralized." Accessed June 22, 2026. https://www.msb.gov.tr/SlaytHaber/452022-18234 3. T.C. Ministry of National Education. "YALOVA / ÇİFTLİKKÖY - Şehit Talha Bahadır Ortaokulu." Accessed June 22, 2026. https://sehittalhabahadirortaokulu.meb.k12.tr/icerikler/sehittegmentalhabahadirisehadetininyildonumundesaygiylaandik\_17452303.html 4. Yalova Üniversitesi. "Öğrencilerimiz Şehit Talha Bahadır’ın Ailesini Ziyaret Etti." Accessed June 22, 2026. https://if.yalova.edu.tr/tr/Haber/Detay/ogrencilerimiz-sehit-talha-bahadirin-ailesini-ziyaret-etti 5. Yeni Şafak. "Tabuta Sığmayanlar: Şehit Talha Bahadır (187. Bölüm)." YouTube. Accessed June 22, 2026. https://youtu.be/VpT56Ay8Ibw?si=ljk8py0Q5ztA8zOR ## Citations [^1]: Yeni Şafak. "Tabuta Sığmayanlar: Şehit Talha Bahadır (187. Bölüm)." Youtube. Erişim Tarihi 22 Haziran 2026. https://youtu.be/VpT56Ay8Ibw?si=ljk8py0Q5ztA8zOR [^2]: Yeni Şafak. "Tabuta Sığmayanlar: Şehit Talha Bahadır (187. Bölüm)." Youtube. Erişim Tarihi 22 Haziran 2026. https://youtu.be/VpT56Ay8Ibw?si=ljk8py0Q5ztA8zOR [^3]: Yeni Şafak. "Tabuta Sığmayanlar: Şehit Talha Bahadır (187. Bölüm)." Youtube. Erişim Tarihi 22 Haziran 2026. https://youtu.be/VpT56Ay8Ibw?si=ljk8py0Q5ztA8zOR [^4]: T.C. Milli Savunma Bakanlığı. "Zeytin Dalı Bölgesinde 1 Kahraman Silah Arkadaşımız Şehit Oldu, 24 Terörist Etkisiz Hâle Getirildi." Erişim Tarihi 22 Haziran 2026. https://www.msb.gov.tr/SlaytHaber/452022-18234 [^5]: Anadolu Ajansı. "Şehit Teğmen Bahadır, Yalova'da toprağa verildi." Erişim Tarihi 22 Haziran 2026. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/gundem/sehit-tegmen-bahadir-yalovada-topraga-verildi/2579542 [^6]: T.C. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı. "YALOVA / ÇİFTLİKKÖY - Şehit Talha Bahadır Ortaokulu." Erişim Tarihi 22 Haziran 2026. https://sehittalhabahadirortaokulu.meb.k12.tr/icerikler/sehittegmentalhabahadirisehadetininyildonumundesaygiylaandik\_17452303.html