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Donat Makijonek

1890 – 1941

Major of the Polish Air Force, Russian flying ace (WW I)

Flying ace Polish-Soviet War
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About Donat Makijonek

Lived 1890 – 1941 (aged 51). Donat Makijonek was a Polish flying ace and polish-Soviet War.

Poruchik Donat Aduiovich Makijonek (19 May 1890 – 18 June 1941 In later life, he would help found Polish military aviation immediately after World War I, and fight in the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921.

Biography

Early life and prewar service

Donat Makijonek was born into a peasant family in the village of Dambovka, Osvedskoy volost, the province of Vitebsk, in the Russian Empire on 19 May 1890. He was schooled in a vocational technical school in Vitebsk. He graduated in 1906, at age 16. On 7 November 1911, he was conscripted into the 97th Infantry Liflandsky Regiment for his military service. At the time he joined, the Imperial Russian Air Service planned to expand greatly the following year.

List of aerial victories

Confirmed victories are numbered and listed chronologically. Unconfirmed victories are denoted by "u/c". No. Date/time Aircraft Foe Result Location

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Important facts

Born
19 May 1890, Drissa County
Birth century
19th century
Died
18 June 1941, Auschwitz
Occupation
Flying ace, Polish-Soviet War
Nationality
Poland
Awards
Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class; Order of Saint Anna, 4th class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class; Order of St. George, 4th class; Cross of St. George 4th class; Cross of St. George 3rd class; Cross of St. George 2nd class; Cross of St. George 1st class; Order of Saint Vladimir 4th class with swords and bow; Order of St. Anne 3rd class with swords and bow

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Donat Makijonek?

Major of the Polish Air Force, Russian flying ace (WW I)

When was Donat Makijonek born?

Donat Makijonek was born on 19 May 1890 in Drissa County.

When did Donat Makijonek die?

Donat Makijonek died on 18 June 1941 in Auschwitz.

What was Donat Makijonek's occupation?

Donat Makijonek was a flying ace and polish-Soviet War.

What nationality was Donat Makijonek?

Donat Makijonek was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Donat Makijonek

· Wikidata: Q279496

· DBpedia: Donat Makijonek

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