Stojadin Mirković
Stojadin Mirković (Serbian Cyrillic: Стојадин Мирковић; 14 January 1972 – 29 September 1991) was a Yugoslav People's Army conscript who fought in the war in Croatia. He became known on a wide scale after it was discovered that he died along with Maj. Milan Tepić in the Battle of the Barracks.[1]
Stojadin Mirković | |
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| Nickname(s) | Cole (pronounced [tsôle]) |
| Born | 14 January 1972 Gornje Leskovice, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Died | 29 September 1991 (aged 19) Bjelovar, Croatia |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Yugoslavia |
| Service/ |  Yugoslav People's Army |
| Years of service | 1990–1991 |
| Rank | Soldier |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Order of St. Sava |
Awards/Recognitions
- Medal of merit in the field of defense and security, first level (FR Yugoslavia). In 2018, one street in Belgrade was named after Stojadin Mirković.
References
- "Soldier Cole in Serbian history". Miroslav Lazanski of Politika. January 30, 2010.
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