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Kazimierz Gilarski

1955 – 2010

Polish general

Military officer
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About Kazimierz Gilarski

Lived 1955 – 2010 (aged 54). Kazimierz Gilarski was a Polish military officer.

Brigadier General Kazimierz Gilarski (7 May 1955 in Rudołowice – 10 April 2010 in Smolensk) was a Polish military figure and Commander of the Warsaw Garrison. He was among the passengers killed in the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash.

Honours and awards He was awarded several top Polish civil and military awards: Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2010, posthumously); Officer's Cross (2008), Knight's Cross (2004) Gold Cross of Merit (1999), Silver Cross (1991) Silver Medal in the Service of the Armed Forces of the Fatherland (1988) Gold Medal for his contribution to national defense (1998) Gold Medal Guardian Memorials National (2008) Badge of Honour "Bene Merito" (2009) Grand Officer of the Order of Merit (Portugal) (2008)

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Important facts

Born
7 May 1955, Rudołowice
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 April 2010, Smolensk
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
Poland
Education
Higher Officers' School of Mechanized Troops, National Defence University of Warsaw, General Tadeusz Kościuszko Military University of Land Forces
Awards
Medal "Guardian of National Memorials"; Badge "Well-deserved for Warsaw"; Gold Medal of Merit for National Defence; Silver Medal "Armed Forces in the Service of the Homeland"; Silver Cross of Merit; Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Gold Cross of Merit‎; Bene Merito

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kazimierz Gilarski?

Polish general (1955–2010)

When was Kazimierz Gilarski born?

Kazimierz Gilarski was born on 7 May 1955 in Rudołowice.

When did Kazimierz Gilarski die?

Kazimierz Gilarski died on 10 April 2010 in Smolensk.

What was Kazimierz Gilarski's occupation?

Kazimierz Gilarski was a military officer.

What nationality was Kazimierz Gilarski?

Kazimierz Gilarski was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kazimierz Gilarski

· Wikidata: Q1737517

· DBpedia: Kazimierz Gilarski

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