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Jan Szczurek-Cergowski

Polish officer (1897-1972)
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Summary

Jan Szczurek-Cergowski was born on December 22, 1897[1], in Cergowa[2]. He died on November 14, 1972[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Powązki Military Cemetery[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[8]
  • Award received: Medal of Independence[9], Gold Cross of Merit‎[10], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[11], Gold Cross of Merit with Swords (1942)[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Military branch: Artillery of Second Polish Republic[14], Service for Poland's Victory[15], Armia Krajowa[16]
  • Commons category: Jan Szczurek-Cergowski[17]
  • Military, police or special rank: brigadier general[18]
  • Participated in conflict: Polish–Soviet War[19]
  • Given name: Jan[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[21]
  • P14974: 19971[22]

FAQs

Where was Jan Szczurek-Cergowski born?

Jan Szczurek-Cergowski was born in Cergowa[2].

Where did Jan Szczurek-Cergowski die?

Jan Szczurek-Cergowski passed away in Warsaw[4].

What did Jan Szczurek-Cergowski do for work?

Jan Szczurek-Cergowski worked as a military officer[5].

What awards did Jan Szczurek-Cergowski receive?

Honors received include Medal of Independence[9], Gold Cross of Merit‎[10], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[11], and Gold Cross of Merit with Swords (1942)[12].

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  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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