Jovan Divjak

Bosnian general

Jovan Divjak (11 March 1937 – 8 April 2021) was a Bosnian army general. He was the Deputy Commander of the Bosnian army's main staff until 1994, during the Bosnian War.

Jovan Divjak
Јован Дивјак
Divjak in 2006
Born(1937-03-11)11 March 1937
Died8 April 2021(2021-04-08) (aged 84)
NationalityBosnian
Other namesČika Jovo (English: Uncle Jovo)
Spouse(s)
Vera Divjak
(m. 1960; died 2017)
Children2
Allegiance Yugoslavia (1956–92)
 Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992–95)
Service/branchYugoslav Ground Forces (1956–92)
Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992–95)
Years of service1956–1995
RankGeneral
Battles/warsBosnian War

On 8 April 2021, Divjak died in Sarajevo at the age of 84.[1]

References change

  1. Fu. M. (8 April 2021). "Preminuo Jovan Divjak" (in Bosnian). avaz.ba. Retrieved 8 April 2021.