Yona Markova (c. 1855–1923), was a Bulgarian soldier and war heroine.[1] She became famous as a war heroine as she served as a Bulgarian soldier during the Serbo-Bulgarian War posing as a man. She was decorated with two military medals for bravery in combat.

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  1. ^ Йордан Венедиков, „История на доброволците от Сръбско-българската война – 1885 г.“, Изд. Доброволческа организация „Сливница“, С. 1935 г., стр.29