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Johann Iskrić

February 11, 2023

Johann Iskrić (Croatian: Ivan Iskrić, born Jovan Iskrić) (3 March 1884 – 14 June 1961) was a Croatian Serb[citation needed] army officer in the Austro-Hungarian Army, and later in the Yugoslav Army and Croatian army, who fought in the Battles of the Isonzo. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa.

Johann Iskrić
Ivan Iskrić
Portrait of Johann Iskrić
Native name
Jovan Iskrić
Born(1884-03-03)3 March 1884
Karlsdorf, Austria-Hungary
(now Banatski Karlovac, Serbia)
Died14 June 1961(1961-06-14) (aged 77)
Zagreb, Croatia
Cemetery
Mirogoj RKT-141-II-146
Allegiance Austria-Hungary (until 1918)
 Yugoslavia (1918–1941)
 Croatia (1941)
Service/branchAustro-Hungarian Army (until 1918)
Yugoslav Army (1918–1941)
Croatian Army (1941)
Years of service1902–1941
Rank Captain (Austro-Hungarian Army)
General (Croatian Army) (1944)
Unit 86th Hungarian Infantry Regiment "Freiherr von Steininger", XV. Corps
Commands held Hungarian Landsturm Battalion V/4
Battles/warsFirst World War
Awards Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa
Knights' Cross of the Order of Leopold
Silver Military Merit Medal (2)
Bronze Military Merit Medal
Military Merit Cross
Karl Troop Cross
Wound Medal
Alma materInfantry school in Liebenau (Graz)
Spouse(s)Maria Pitlik von Rudan und Poria (married 22 November 1914)
Other workHead Personnel Department Ministry of Armed Forces (Croatian Army) (1941–1944)

Military career

Born in the 1884 at Karlsdorf, Austria-Hungary (now Banatski Karlovac, Serbia), Iskrić entered infantry school in Liebenau near Graz when he was fourteen. On 18 August 1902 he was assigned to the 86th Hungarian Infantry Regiment "Freiherr von Steininger" as an officer candidate. In January 1915 he was promoted to Captain. In the 11th battle at Soča (Isonzo) he commanded the Hungarian Landsturm Battalion V/4, and received the knight's cross – Military Order of Maria Theresa for outstanding conduct and bravery. After the break-up of the Austria-Hungary, Iskrić became officer of the Yugoslav Army and in 1941 retired as General of the Croatian army.[1]

Defence at Soča (Isonzo) river at Avče (Auzza)

In the beginning of the 11th battle at Soča, the southern wing of the XV. Corps spread over the ruins of Loga (now part of Bodrež, Kanal ob Soči), 3 km north of Kanal ob Soči. Only a small section – about a kilometre – spread between Loga and Avče (Auzza) along the river and then turned back in the right angle on the Lom highs. Behind coastal position "U", which was occupied by three companies of the Landsturm Battalion V/4, there was a second line "R", which spread from height Fratta (555 m) toward the northern part of Avče and there join the coastal position. The exposed lower section at the coast of Soča made important part of defence and was one of main targets of the Italians when on 17 August 1917 the battle began.

 
Memorial plaque at Avče

The commander of the coastal position (and from day two, the blockade position too) captain Johann Iskrić was commander of his battalion, 37th Schützen Regiment and 19th Landsturm Battalion for only two weeks. Fighting abilities and armament of these older men – reservists was not even close to the Italian forces. Only under the leadership of a young captain, these forces fought for three days in heavy battles, until the reserves came to the Lom (Banjšice) heights and formed joined defence there. During the fourth night of the battle on 20 August 1917, Italians crossed river Soča not far from Loga. Captain Iskrić had to retreat left wing to the blockade position. From there direct artillery attacks, nor ever lasting attacks could not force him to retreat even when both wings of defence were surrounded. When the enemy reserves came, but Iskrić did not have any, and with number of casualties rising, the position became hopeless. The brigade's command allowed Iskrić to retreat from the lost ground. Iskrić responded: "Never!" and the phone lines broke down the next moment.

During the day, Italians gained ground on the neighbouring, north position. So another offensive to the lower section of Avče, where remained only one third of defenders, became impossible. The brigade's command ordered retreat during following night. Captain Iskrić was wounded during the fight and later received the Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa for his conduct and bravery in this battle.[1] Iskrić died on 14 June 1961. He is buried at Mirogoj Cemetery in Zagreb.[2]

Decorations

Ranks

Austro-Hungarian Army

Croatian Armed Forces

References

  1. ^ a b c Hofmann & Hubka, 1943
  2. ^ Gradska groblja Zagreb: Jovan Iskrić, Mirogoj RKT-141-II-146 http://www.gradskagroblja.hr/
  3. ^ Schematismus..., 1903
  4. ^ Schematismus..., 1914
  5. ^ Rangliste..., 1917
  6. ^ Biography of General Jovan Iskrić (1884–1961), Generals.dk.

Sources

  • Kövess von Kövessháza, Geza (1937). Die Militär-Maria-Theresien-Ordens-Ritter des Weltkrieges : auf Grund amtlicher Daten und der bisher erschienenen Verezichnisse und Ergänzungen ; (abgeschlossen am 31. Mai 1937). Wien: Tyrolia. p. 16. Austrian Union Catalogue
  • Hofmann, Oskar von; Hubka, Gustav von (1943). Der Militär-Maria-Theresien-Orden : die Auszeichnungen im Weltkrieg 1914 – 1918. Wien: Militärwissenschaftliche Mitteilungen. p. 151. Austrian Union Catalogue
  • "Schematismus für das K.u.K. Heer und für die K.u.K. Kriegsmarine". K.K. Hof- und Staatsdruckerei. 1908. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help) Austrian Union Catalogue
  • "Schematismus für das K.u.K. Heer und für die K.u.K. Kriegsmarine". K.K. Hof- und Staatsdruckerei. 1914: 247. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help) Austrian Union Catalogue
  • "Ranglisten der Kaiserlich und Königlichen Heeres ...". K.K. Hof- und Staatsdruckerei. 1917: 589. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help) Austrian Union Catalogue
  • Vladimir Brnardić (March 2008). . Hrvatski vojnik (in Croatian). No. 181. Archived from the original on 10 April 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2013.

External links

  • Johann Iskric – Hero of the First World War
  • Austrian State Archives
  • Record about the existing monument at Avče – Project Pro Hereditate

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Johann Iskric Croatian Ivan Iskric born Jovan Iskric 3 March 1884 14 June 1961 was a Croatian Serb citation needed army officer in the Austro Hungarian Army and later in the Yugoslav Army and Croatian army who fought in the Battles of the Isonzo He was a recipient of the Knight s Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa Johann IskricIvan IskricPortrait of Johann IskricNative nameJovan IskricBorn 1884 03 03 3 March 1884Karlsdorf Austria Hungary now Banatski Karlovac Serbia Died14 June 1961 1961 06 14 aged 77 Zagreb CroatiaCemeteryMirogoj RKT 141 II 146Allegiance Austria Hungary until 1918 Yugoslavia 1918 1941 Croatia 1941 Service wbr branchAustro Hungarian Army until 1918 Yugoslav Army 1918 1941 Croatian Army 1941 Years of service1902 1941RankCaptain Austro Hungarian Army General Croatian Army 1944 Unit86th Hungarian Infantry Regiment Freiherr von Steininger XV CorpsCommands heldHungarian Landsturm Battalion V 4Battles warsFirst World War Serbian Campaign Italian CampaignAwardsKnight s Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa Knights Cross of the Order of Leopold Silver Military Merit Medal 2 Bronze Military Merit Medal Military Merit Cross Karl Troop Cross Wound MedalAlma materInfantry school in Liebenau Graz Spouse s Maria Pitlik von Rudan und Poria married 22 November 1914 Other workHead Personnel Department Ministry of Armed Forces Croatian Army 1941 1944 Contents 1 Military career 1 1 Defence at Soca Isonzo river at Avce Auzza 1 2 Decorations 1 3 Ranks 2 References 2 1 Sources 3 External linksMilitary career EditBorn in the 1884 at Karlsdorf Austria Hungary now Banatski Karlovac Serbia Iskric entered infantry school in Liebenau near Graz when he was fourteen On 18 August 1902 he was assigned to the 86th Hungarian Infantry Regiment Freiherr von Steininger as an officer candidate In January 1915 he was promoted to Captain In the 11th battle at Soca Isonzo he commanded the Hungarian Landsturm Battalion V 4 and received the knight s cross Military Order of Maria Theresa for outstanding conduct and bravery After the break up of the Austria Hungary Iskric became officer of the Yugoslav Army and in 1941 retired as General of the Croatian army 1 Defence at Soca Isonzo river at Avce Auzza Edit In the beginning of the 11th battle at Soca the southern wing of the XV Corps spread over the ruins of Loga now part of Bodrez Kanal ob Soci 3 km north of Kanal ob Soci Only a small section about a kilometre spread between Loga and Avce Auzza along the river and then turned back in the right angle on the Lom highs Behind coastal position U which was occupied by three companies of the Landsturm Battalion V 4 there was a second line R which spread from height Fratta 555 m toward the northern part of Avce and there join the coastal position The exposed lower section at the coast of Soca made important part of defence and was one of main targets of the Italians when on 17 August 1917 the battle began Memorial plaque at Avce The commander of the coastal position and from day two the blockade position too captain Johann Iskric was commander of his battalion 37th Schutzen Regiment and 19th Landsturm Battalion for only two weeks Fighting abilities and armament of these older men reservists was not even close to the Italian forces Only under the leadership of a young captain these forces fought for three days in heavy battles until the reserves came to the Lom Banjsice heights and formed joined defence there During the fourth night of the battle on 20 August 1917 Italians crossed river Soca not far from Loga Captain Iskric had to retreat left wing to the blockade position From there direct artillery attacks nor ever lasting attacks could not force him to retreat even when both wings of defence were surrounded When the enemy reserves came but Iskric did not have any and with number of casualties rising the position became hopeless The brigade s command allowed Iskric to retreat from the lost ground Iskric responded Never and the phone lines broke down the next moment During the day Italians gained ground on the neighbouring north position So another offensive to the lower section of Avce where remained only one third of defenders became impossible The brigade s command ordered retreat during following night Captain Iskric was wounded during the fight and later received the Knight s Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa for his conduct and bravery in this battle 1 Iskric died on 14 June 1961 He is buried at Mirogoj Cemetery in Zagreb 2 Decorations Edit Knight s Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa 187th promotion 10 June 1921 Knights Cross of the Order of Leopold 14 November 1917 Silver Military Merit Medal 7 December 1916 and 2 July 1917 Bronze Military Merit Medal 8 May 1916 Military Merit Cross 25 October 1915 Karl Troop Cross 18 June 1917 Wound MedalRanks Edit Austro Hungarian Army Kadettoffiziers stellvertreter Officer candidate August 1902 1 Leutnant Lieutenant November 1903 3 Oberleutnant Senior Lieutenant May 1910 4 Hauptmann Captain January 1915 5 Croatian Armed Forces pukovnik Lieutenant colonel General 30 October 1944 6 References Edit a b c Hofmann amp Hubka 1943 Gradska groblja Zagreb Jovan Iskric Mirogoj RKT 141 II 146 http www gradskagroblja hr Schematismus 1903 Schematismus 1914 Rangliste 1917 Biography of General Jovan Iskric 1884 1961 Generals dk Sources Edit Kovess von Kovesshaza Geza 1937 Die Militar Maria Theresien Ordens Ritter des Weltkrieges auf Grund amtlicher Daten und der bisher erschienenen Verezichnisse und Erganzungen abgeschlossen am 31 Mai 1937 Wien Tyrolia p 16 Austrian Union Catalogue Hofmann Oskar von Hubka Gustav von 1943 Der Militar Maria Theresien Orden die Auszeichnungen im Weltkrieg 1914 1918 Wien Militarwissenschaftliche Mitteilungen p 151 Austrian Union Catalogue Schematismus fur das K u K Heer und fur die K u K Kriegsmarine K K Hof und Staatsdruckerei 1908 a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite journal a Cite journal requires journal help Austrian Union Catalogue Schematismus fur das K u K Heer und fur die K u K Kriegsmarine K K Hof und Staatsdruckerei 1914 247 a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite journal a Cite journal requires journal help Austrian Union Catalogue Ranglisten der Kaiserlich und Koniglichen Heeres K K Hof und Staatsdruckerei 1917 589 a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite journal a Cite journal requires journal help Austrian Union Catalogue Vladimir Brnardic March 2008 Ivan Iskric 1884 1961 Hrvatski vojnik in Croatian No 181 Archived from the original on 10 April 2008 Retrieved 17 December 2013 External links EditJohann Iskric Hero of the First World War Austrian State Archives Record about the existing monument at Avce Project Pro Hereditate Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Johann Iskric amp oldid 1089085828, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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