Velimir Piletić

Velimir Piletić
Velimir Piletić during World War II
Native name
Велимир Пилетић
Nickname(s)Velja
Born(1906-05-02)2 May 1906
Belgrade, Kingdom of Serbia
Died23 July 1972(1972-07-23) (aged 66)
Paris, France
Allegiance Kingdom of Yugoslavia
Branch Chetniks
Rank
  • Major
  • Lt. Colonel
  • Colonel
CommandsKrajina Chetnik Corps
Battles / wars
Spouse(s)Olivera

Velimir Piletić (Serbian Cyrillic: Велимир Пилетић; 2 May 1906 – 23 July 1972) was a Yugoslav military officer, best known as commander of the Chetnik forces in eastern Serbia (the Krajina and Mlava Chetnik Corps) during World War II.