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Feliks Ankerstein

1897 – 1955

Major of the Poliah Army, intelligence officer

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Lived 1897 – 1955 (aged 57–58). Feliks Ankerstein was a Polish military officer.

Feliks Józef Ankerstein (1897 – ? 1955) was a Polish Army major and intelligence officer.

Career Ankerstein served during World War I in the Polish Legions and the Polish Military Organization, and after the war in the Polish Army. He participated in the Silesian Uprisings.

He became an officer in Section II of the Polish General Staff (the intelligence section), serving as deputy to the chief of its Office 2, Edmund Charaszkiewicz (1929–39), and as a member of the secret K-7 organization (Komitet Siedmiu, "Committee of Seven") that supervised certain covert operations. and operations conducted in autumn 1938 in collaboration with Hungary in Carpathian Rus.

After the invasion of Poland in September 1939, Ankerstein worked in Section II's Office (Ekspozytura) "R" in Romania. He later made his way to London, where he reportedly about 1940 entered the service of British intelligence.

After the war, he remained abroad.

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Important facts

Born
1897, Piaski (Czeladź)
Birth century
Died
1955, London
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
Cross of Independence with Swords; Gold Cross of Merit‎; Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari; Cross on Silesian Ribbon of Valour and Merit; Cross of Valour; Badge "For faithful service"
Also known as
Feliks Józef Ankerstein

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Feliks Ankerstein?

Major of the Poliah Army, intelligence officer

When was Feliks Ankerstein born?

Feliks Ankerstein was born in 1897 in Piaski (Czeladź).

When did Feliks Ankerstein die?

Feliks Ankerstein died in 1955 in London.

What was Feliks Ankerstein's occupation?

Feliks Ankerstein was a military officer.

What nationality was Feliks Ankerstein?

Feliks Ankerstein was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Feliks Ankerstein

· Wikidata: Q5441827

· DBpedia: Feliks Ankerstein

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