Jan Romer
Jan Edward Romer (1869 in
Lwów – 1934 in
Warsaw) was a
Polish general and military commander. Studied in
Mödling and joined the
Austro-Hungarian Army. During the First World War fought at the
battle of Limanowa (1914) and
battle of Gorlice (1914), was wounded twice. Later he joined the newly recreated
Polish Army. During
Polish-Ukrainian War he fought in the
liberation of Lwów. In
Polish-Soviet War, commanded the
Cavalry Division at the
Battle of Koziatyn (April 25-April 27, 1920), one of the most spectacular raids of the
Polish cavalry, during the
Polish advance towards Kiev. His troops fought against the Soviet cavalry elite ''
Konarmia'' of
Semyon Budyonny. He commanded the
Polish 13th Infantry Division during the
Battle of Komarów (August 31, 1920). Respected by
Józef Piłsudski, he was among the first group military personas who confirmed the decoration of
Virtuti Militari, highest Polish military decoration, restored after the recreation of the
Second Polish Republic, and he himself received the Commander's Cross of that award. Held position of Inspector of the Army after the war. Buried in
Powązki Cemetery in
Warsaw.
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