Draža Mihailouic
1997 / Ron Dewey / Broadview Heights
This is a portrait sculpture of a World War Two Serbian Freedom Fighter named Draza Mihalouic.
He was a Yugoslavian Army General who organized and lead resistance forces against Nazi Germany, which occupied Yugoslavia from December 1941 to December 1944. Through the undaunted efforts of his troops, over 500 United States airman were rescued from the Enemy Occupation Forces in Yugoslavia during World War II, and returned safely to friendly control. He was awarded the "Legion of Merit" award by President Harry S Truman.
Location: St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 2151 West Wallings Rd
Title
Draža Mihailouic
Description
This is a portrait sculpture of a World War Two Serbian Freedom Fighter named Draza Mihalouic.
He was a Yugoslavian Army General who organized and lead resistance forces against Nazi Germany, which occupied Yugoslavia from December 1941 to December 1944. Through the undaunted efforts of his troops, over 500 United States airman were rescued from the Enemy Occupation Forces in Yugoslavia during World War II, and returned safely to friendly control. He was awarded the "Legion of Merit" award by President Harry S Truman.
He was a Yugoslavian Army General who organized and lead resistance forces against Nazi Germany, which occupied Yugoslavia from December 1941 to December 1944. Through the undaunted efforts of his troops, over 500 United States airman were rescued from the Enemy Occupation Forces in Yugoslavia during World War II, and returned safely to friendly control. He was awarded the "Legion of Merit" award by President Harry S Truman.
Creator
Date
1997
Subject
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Identifier
912
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
Exterior sculpture on the northwest side of the church.
Provider Qualifier
Commissioned by
Provider Entity
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church
Location Site
Location Street
2151 West Wallings Rd
Location Type
Media Base Depth
4 feet
Media Sculpture Height
3 feet, 8 inches
Media Sculpture Width
2 feet, 7 inches
Media Sculpture Depth
1 feet, 7 inches
Media Base Height
7 feet
Media Base Width
5 feet
Installation Date
1997-07-01
Creation Date
1997-05-01
Materials
Inscription
Sculptor signature located on the lower back side of bronze
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