Milan Vukša (Vrtoče, 1903 — Sarajevo, 1980) was a prominent figure in the National Liberation Army and Partisan Detachments of Yugoslavia resistance during World War II and a highly decorated sub-colonel (Lieutenant colonel) of the Yugoslav People's Army.

[4][5][6] Following the Axis invasion of Yugoslavia in 1941, Milan Vukša actively participated in the preparations for the armed uprising.

[7] Throughout the war, Vukša served as a member of the Third Krajina Brigade, demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities.

[1] During his time in the Partisan movement, Vukša participated in significant battles, including the Kozara Offensive (German: Operation West-Bosnien, Serbo-Croatian: Kozaračka ofenziva/ofanziva), Battle of the Neretva (German: Fall Weiss, Serbo-Croatian: Četvrta neprijateljska ofenziva/ofanziva), Battle of Sutjeska (German: Fall Schwarz, Serbo-Croatian: Peta neprijateljska ofanziva) and the liberation of Glamoč and Livno.

[2] After the war, Milan Vukša continued his military career in the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA).