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Blago Zadro

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Blago Zadro

Birth
Death
16 Oct 1991 (aged 47)
Burial
Vukovar, Grad Vukovar, Vukovarsko-Srijemska, Croatia Add to Map
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Croatian Freedom Fighter. Commander of the 3rd Battalion of the 204th Croatian Army Brigade, he led the defense of a vital open road leading directly to the city of Vukovar. Because of its importance, the road was constantly targeted by Serb forces. His actions caused the road to be known as the "Tank Graveyard," as his forces fought off entire tank battalions. He was killed by Serb forces. After his death, President Seks stated"without heroes like Blago Zadro, there would be no free Croatia." There have been streets and schools named after him, and a commemoration is held every year on the anniversary of his death, in Vukovar.
Croatian Freedom Fighter. Commander of the 3rd Battalion of the 204th Croatian Army Brigade, he led the defense of a vital open road leading directly to the city of Vukovar. Because of its importance, the road was constantly targeted by Serb forces. His actions caused the road to be known as the "Tank Graveyard," as his forces fought off entire tank battalions. He was killed by Serb forces. After his death, President Seks stated"without heroes like Blago Zadro, there would be no free Croatia." There have been streets and schools named after him, and a commemoration is held every year on the anniversary of his death, in Vukovar.

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  • Created by: Suzanne Hye
  • Added: Jul 29, 2014
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133505114/blago-zadro: accessed ), memorial page for Blago Zadro (31 Mar 1944–16 Oct 1991), Find a Grave Memorial ID 133505114, citing Memorial Cemetery for War Victims, Vukovar, Grad Vukovar, Vukovarsko-Srijemska, Croatia; Maintained by Suzanne Hye (contributor 47105499).