Wacław Makowski

Polish officer
Person human Q14613814
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Summary

Wacław Makowski was born on October 30, 1897[1], in Yelets[2]. He died on June 11, 1986[3], in Manchester-by-the-Sea[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], colonel[6], and Flieger[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Powązki Military Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[9]
  • Award received: Decade of Independence Regained[10], Gold Cross of Merit‎[11], Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921[12], Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[14], Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[15], Cross of Valour (1939)[16], Cross of Valour (1920)[17], Badge of Honour of the Air and Chemical Defense League in Gold[18], Distinguished Flying Cross[19], Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania[21], Commander of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[22], Knight Officer of the Order of the White Eagle[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Military branch: Polish Air Force (1918-1939)[25]
  • Commons category: Wacław Makowski[26]
  • Military, police or special rank: colonel[27]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[28], Polish–Soviet War[29], World War II[30]
  • Family name: Makowski[31]
  • Given name: Wacław[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[33]
  • P14974: 28783[34]

FAQs

Where was Wacław Makowski born?

Wacław Makowski's place of birth was Yelets[2].

Where did Wacław Makowski die?

Wacław Makowski passed away in Manchester-by-the-Sea[4].

What did Wacław Makowski do for work?

Wacław Makowski worked as a military officer[5], colonel[6], and Flieger[7].

What awards did Wacław Makowski receive?

Honors received include Decade of Independence Regained[10], Gold Cross of Merit‎[11], Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921[12], and Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13].

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  26. [1] ↑ . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.
  27. [3] ↑ . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.
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  33. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 2
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    Viaf cluster id → 249951266
    Date of birth → +1897-10-30T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship → Poland
    National library of poland mms id → 9810676924805606
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