Antonovski Kosta

Kosta Antonovski was born in the village Krchishta, Kostur region in 1912. He was the son of a poor family and as a child lost his father. That required him to work for others, so that he could live.

During the German occupation, he joined CPG and in his own village and the surrounding villages he actively organized the people into the ranks of EAM. In 1943, he entered the ranks of ELAS and in 1946 was among the first fighters of DAG.

He took part in many battles by DAG against the monarcho-fascist armies and on 1 November 1947 he fell heroically on the heights of Prekopan as the commander of his company. Kosta fell in the front line of the people's struggle for a better future.

As a mark of recognition, by decree dated from 4 June 1948 Kosta was promoted to captain deceased hero.

From: For Sacred National Freedom: Portraits Of Fallen Freedom Fighters

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