About Edmund Knoll-Kownacki
Lived 1891 – 1953 (aged 62). Edmund Knoll-Kownacki was a Polish military officer.
Gen.bryg. Edmund Stanisław Knoll-Kownacki (1891–1953) was a Polish military officer and a high-ranking commander of the Polish Army. He died on September 2, 1953, and was buried at the Beaumaris cemetery in Llangefni, Wales. He was married to Janina Chramiec, and had a daughter, Maria Barbara.
Promotions Warrant officer – September 15, 1913 Lieutenant – May 15, 1915 Captain – November 1, 1916 Major – October 13, 1918 Colonel – June 1, 1919 Brigadier-general – January 15, 1927
Honours and awards
Silver Cross of the Order of Virtuti Militari (1921) Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta, previously awarded the Commander's Cross and the Officer's Cross Cross of Independence Cross of Valour (six times) Gold Cross of Merit Commemorative Medal for War 1918-1921 10 Years of Independence medal Military Merit Medal (Austria-Hungary) Commander of the Legion of Honour Order of the Crown of Romania, 2nd class
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Who was Edmund Knoll-Kownacki?
Polish general (1891–1953)
When was Edmund Knoll-Kownacki born?
Edmund Knoll-Kownacki was born on 12 July 1891 in Pomiechówek.
When did Edmund Knoll-Kownacki die?
Edmund Knoll-Kownacki died on 2 September 1953 in Wales.
What was Edmund Knoll-Kownacki's occupation?
Edmund Knoll-Kownacki was a military officer.
What nationality was Edmund Knoll-Kownacki?
Edmund Knoll-Kownacki was Polish.
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