About Aleksander Stawarz
Lived 1896 – 1942 (aged 45). Aleksander Stawarz was a Polish military officer.
Aleksander Stawarz codename: Leśnik, Baca (7 August 1896, Nowy Targ - 28 January 1941, Auschwitz) was a Polish Army Colonel.
In the First World War Stawarz served in Polish Legions. Since 1918 in the Polish Army he took part in the Polish-Bolshevik war, he distinguished himself during street fights in Minsk and the battle of Kalinówka.
During the Second World War Stawarz was commander of the "2nd Highland Brigade" of the Army Karpaty. From 1939 until 1941 he was the founder and commander of the resistance unit "Dywizja Podhalańska", which was part of the ZWZ.
He was arrested by the Gestapo and murdered in the German concentration camp Auschwitz.
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Who was Aleksander Stawarz?
Polish army officer (1896–1942)
When was Aleksander Stawarz born?
Aleksander Stawarz was born on 7 August 1896 in Kraków.
When did Aleksander Stawarz die?
Aleksander Stawarz died on 15 June 1942 in Auschwitz.
What was Aleksander Stawarz's occupation?
Aleksander Stawarz was a military officer.
What nationality was Aleksander Stawarz?
Aleksander Stawarz was Polish.
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