Viktor Bubanj
Viktor Bubanj (3 December 1918 – 15 October 1972) was a Croatian general of the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), who served as the Chief of the General Staff of the JNA from 5 January 1970 to his death on 15 October 1972.[1][2]
Viktor Bubanj | |
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 Bust of Viktor Bubanj in New Belgrade | |
| Born | 3 December 1918 Fužine (Delnice), Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes |
| Died | 15 October 1972 (aged 53) Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Buried | 44°48′34″N 20°29′14″E |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Kingdom of Yugoslavia.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia |
| Service/ | Royal Yugoslav Air Force.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Yugoslav Partisans Yugoslav People's Army
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| Years of service | 1940–1941 1941–1972 |
| Rank |  Colonel General |
| Commands held | Chief of the General Staff of the Yugoslav People's Army (1970–1972) |
| Battles/wars | Invasion of Yugoslavia World War II in Yugoslavia |
| Awards |  Order of the People's Hero (27 November 1953) |
| Spouse(s) | Mira Car |
| Children | 3 |
References
- "Tito Picks New Army Chief". New York Times. AP. 4 January 1970. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
- "Gen. Viktor Bubanj Dead; Led Yugoslav Armed Forces". New York Times. AP. 16 October 1972. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
Literature
- Ivetić, Velimir (2000). Načelnici generalštaba 1876—2000. Beograd: Novinsko-informativni centar VOJSКA.
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