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Nikanor BulichColonel.
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Content:
- Early Life and Military Education
- World War I Service
- Ukrainian Civil War and Crimea Service
- Defense of Crimea and Galipoli Relocation
- Post-War Life in Yugoslavia
Early Life and Military Education
Born in 1876, Colonel Nikifor Aleksandrovich Bulich graduated from the Elizavetgrad and Kiev Military Schools.
World War I Service
In 1897, Bulich became a sub-lieutenant in the 1st Mortar Artillery Division in Vilnius. During World War I, he commanded a battery in the Caucasus Rifle Division. In 1916, he rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel and commanded the 123rd Artillery Division within the 123rd Infantry Division led by General Dovbor-Musnitsky. Bulich's efficient management of naval artillery fire significantly contributed to the capture of Trabzon.
Ukrainian Civil War and Crimea Service
In 1917, Bulich became a colonel. At the beginning of 1918, he was stationed with the staff of the 8th Hetman Corps in Yekaterinoslav, Ukraine. After the corps' departure from Yekaterinoslav, Bulich took charge of a battery in the Yekaterinoslav detachment. His skilled artillery fire repeatedly saved the detachment from encirclement by Petliura's forces and Ataman Grigoriev's bands.
In late December 1918, Bulich joined the 34th Artillery Brigade in the Crimean-Azov Volunteer Army in Crimea. He participated in numerous battles as part of the 3rd Army Corps, which included the 13th and 34th Infantry Divisions.
Defense of Crimea and Galipoli Relocation
In December 1919, the 3rd Army Corps was ordered to defend the Crimean isthmus. Bulich's 34th Artillery Brigade distinguished itself during the battles for Perekop. In the summer of 1920, he fought alongside the 34th Division in General Slashchov's 2nd Army Corps.
After the evacuation of Crimea, Bulich relocated to Gallipoli and joined the Horse Artillery. With the cavalry, he moved to the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (SHS) to serve in the border guard.
Post-War Life in Yugoslavia
Bulich worked as an observer-referent on the Adriatic Sea coast for many years. He remained in Yugoslavia even after Tito came to power. In May 1952, he was arrested and deported to Trieste, where he lived in a refugee camp. Colonel Nikifor Aleksandrovich Bulich passed away on October 17, 1952, near Trieste.
