Franciszek Wład
Polish general (1888–1939)
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Franciszek Sewerin Wład (17 October 1888[1][2][3] in Ottynia[4] – 18 September 1939[1][3] at Januszew lodge near Wyszogród[5][6]) was a Polish brigadier general.[1][7] From October 28, 1930[1] until the German invasion of Poland, he commanded the 14th Infantry Division[3][8][6][7] and was mortally wounded[6][9] in the battle of Bzura. He subsequently died on 18 September 1939.[1][3]
Awards and decorations
- War Order of Virtuti Militari - Silver Cross
- Krzyż Walecznych two times<
- Officer's Cross to the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Royal Order of the Sword - Commander
- Commander's Cross to the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Gold Cross of Merit
- Knight to the Legion of Honour
- Commander to the Order of the Crown of Romania
- Medal 10-lecia Odzyskania Niepodleglosci
- Medal Pamiatkowy za Wojne 1918-1921
- Znak 1 pspodh.
