Delko Bogdanić

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Delko Bogdanić in 1942

Delko Bogdanić (27 August 1910 – 30 November 1945) was a Croatian military officer who served in army of Ustaše and later in Crusaders guerilla army.

Biography[edit]

Delko was born on 27 August 1910 in Ličko Lešće, he attended high school in Senj. After finishing high school he became a merchant. He participated in Velebit uprising.[1] After the establishment of the Independent State of Croatia, he became a military officer in its armed forces. He commanded various units, most notable being 4th Standing Active Brigade.[1] After the fall of NDH, he commanded a group of Crusaders guerrillas. His group operated in Velebit area.[2] He committed suicide after his dugout was surrounded by OZNA forces.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Stuparić, Darko; Ravlić, Slaven; Grčić, Marko; Dizdar, Zdravko (1997). Tko je tko u NDH. Zagreb: Minerva. p. 43. ISBN 953-6377-03-9.
  2. ^ Mataija, Ivica (2005). "Križari na gospićkom području 1945.-1950". Senjski Zbornik: Prilozi Za Geografiju, Etnologiju, Gospodarstvo, Povijest I Kulturu. 32 (1): 211.