brochure “Partizanski spomenik u Mostaru” (1980)
book “Spomenica Mostara 1941-1945.”
another document or proof of the memorial stone (e.g., a photograph).
Salko O. CRNOMEROVIĆ
SALKO CRNOMEROVIĆ, son of OMER, born on May 20, 1916, in Kružanj near Mostar, a farmer. Joined the People’s Liberation War on February 14, 1945, in the 10th Herzegovina Brigade. A fighter, killed several weeks later at Ivan-sedlo, along with 57 other fighters, during three days of the fiercest battles from March 5 to 8, 1945.
EXCERPT FROM LITERATURE:
“The battles fought by the units of the Division from March 5 to 8, 1945, undoubtedly rank among the most difficult and bloodiest of all the battles the Division fought on its nearly two-year-long war path. The enemy’s persistence and the density of fire, the unfamiliarity with frontal clashes (in dense formations) and the natural environment, the lack of tools for digging trenches, the cold and frost on snow over 2 meters deep, as well as difficulties in supply (no hot meals could be delivered to the positions), evacuating the wounded, and the lack of sleep – these were very harsh obstacles that the fighters faced. The significance of Ivan-sedlo as a crucial position, the intensity of events in a narrow space, and their drama made the fighters – once again – attempt to surpass their own strength. In doing so, they demonstrated remarkable heroism, comradeship, and solidarity.”
Komnenović, Danilo; Kreso, Muharem (1979): 29. hercegovačka divizija, IZ, Beograd ; grupa autora: Spomenica Mostara 1941-1945.
Photo of the memorial plaque: S. Demirović
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