Ilhami Erdil
Ilhami Erdil | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1938 |
| Died | July 5, 2023 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Branch | Turkish Naval Forces |
| Years of service | 1953–2001 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Alma mater | Turkish Naval Academy |
Ilhami Erdil (July 16, 1938 – July 5, 2023) was a Turkish admiral who served as the 18th commander of the Turkish Naval Forces from 26 August 1999 to 24 August 2001. He also served as the NATO planning officer and Planning Organization Department between 1975 and 1977 and naval attaché in Washington, D.C. between 1979 and 1981.
Erdil was promoted to the rank of rear admiral in 1987, vice admiral on 30 August 1992, and a four-star admiral on 30 August 1997 until he retired from the service on 24 August 2001.