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Bronisław Prugar-Ketling

1891 – 1948

Polish general

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About Bronisław Prugar-Ketling

Lived 1891 – 1948 (aged 56). Bronisław Prugar-Ketling was a Polish military officer and soldier.

Bronisław Prugar-Ketling (2 July 1891, Trześniów, Subcarpathian Voivodeship – 18 February 1948, Warsaw) was a Polish general.

He was a member of Polish Military Organisation in World War I, later served in the Blue Army. He fought in the Polish-Soviet War.

During German invasion of Poland he commanded the Polish 11th Infantry Division in Karpaty Army. Under his command the 11th I.D. defeated the mechanized groups of the SS "Germania" Regiment in the Battle of Jaworów.

In Sikorski's Army (Polish Army in France), commanded the Second Infantry Fusiliers Division. After the fall of France, he was interned in Switzerland. Returned to Poland and reenlisted in the People's Army of Poland.

Honours and awards Gold Cross of the Virtuti Militari, previously awarded the Silver Cross (1921) Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, previously awarded the Officer's Cross Order of the Cross of Grunwald, Third Class Cross of Independence Cross of Valour - twice Gold Cross of Merit

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Important facts

Born
2 July 1891, Trześniów, Podkarpackie Voivodeship
Birth century
19th century
Died
18 February 1948, Warsaw
Occupation
Military officer, soldier
Nationality
Poland
Education
Law Faculty of Lviv University
Awards
Order of the Cross of Grunwald, 3rd class; Cross of Independence; Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918–1921; Gold Cross of Merit‎; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari; Gold Cross of the Virtuti Militari; Inter-Allied Victory Medals; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bronisław Prugar-Ketling?

Polish general (1891–1948)

When was Bronisław Prugar-Ketling born?

Bronisław Prugar-Ketling was born on 2 July 1891 in Trześniów, Podkarpackie Voivodeship.

When did Bronisław Prugar-Ketling die?

Bronisław Prugar-Ketling died on 18 February 1948 in Warsaw.

What was Bronisław Prugar-Ketling's occupation?

Bronisław Prugar-Ketling was a military officer and soldier.

What nationality was Bronisław Prugar-Ketling?

Bronisław Prugar-Ketling was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bronisław Prugar-Ketling

· Wikidata: Q735553

· DBpedia: Bronisław Prugar-Ketling

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