Jan Romer

Jan Edward Romer (1869 in Lwów – 1934 in Warsaw) was a Polish general and military commander.

Born(1869-05-03)3 May 1869

Lviv, Austria-Hungary

Died5 March 1934(1934-03-05) (aged 64)

Warsaw, Second Polish Republic

AllegianceAustria-Hungary
Second Polish Republic

BranchAustro-Hungarian Army
Polish Army

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Jan Romer
Jan Edward Romer
Born	(1869-05-03)3 May 1869 Lviv, Austria-Hungary
Died	5 March 1934(1934-03-05) (aged 64) Warsaw, Second Polish Republic
Allegiance	Austria-Hungary Second Polish Republic
Branch	Austro-Hungarian Army Polish Army
Service years	1887–1932
Rank	Generał dywizji (Major general)
Unit	General Inspector of the Armed Forces
Commands	Inspector of the Land Forces
Conflicts	First World War Polish–Ukrainian War Polish–Soviet War
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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 battle of Lemberg (1918). In Polish–Soviet War, commanded the 1st Cavalry Division at the Battle of Koziatyn (April 25–27, 1920), one of the most spectacular raids of the Polish cavalry, during the Polish advance towards Kiev. He was also the commander of the Command of the Polish Army Rear in Ukraine. His troops fought against Semyon Budyonny's 1st Cavalry Army. 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.^[1]