Franciszek Kawa
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NationalityPolish
Born3 October 1901
Lemberg, Austria-Hungary
Died10 February 1985 (aged 83)
Oslo, Norway
SportCross-country skiing
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Polish |
| Born | 3 October 1901 Lemberg, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 10 February 1985 (aged 83) Oslo, Norway |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Cross-country skiing |
Franciszek Kawa (3 October 1901 – 10 February 1985) was a Polish cross-country skier. He competed in the men's 50 kilometre event at the 1928 Winter Olympics.[1]
Kawa fought in Poland's defense during the German invasion of Poland at the start of World War II in September 1939.[2] Afterwards, he was held by the Germans in the Oflag IX-B, Oflag IX-A, Oflag II-D and Oflag II-C prisoner-of-war camps.[2]
