Julian Stachiewicz

Julian Stachiewicz (; 1890– September 20, 1934) was a brigadier general in the Polish Army, historian, and writer.

Life

Julian Stachiewicz was the brother of General Wacław Stachiewicz.

Before World War I he joined the Riflemen's Association. In 1914-21 he fought in the Polish Legions, the Polish Military Organization, the Greater Poland Uprising, the Polish-Ukrainian War, and the Polish-Soviet War. He briefly commanded the 13th Infantry Division and in 1923 became head of the Military Bureau of History (Wojskowe Biuro Historyczne), being promoted a year later to brigadier general.

In 1928 he created the Military Historical Review (Wojskowy Przegląd Historyczny), a journal that is published to this day. He was involved with Polish Radio and was a member of academic societies such as the Polish Academy of Learning.

Awards

• Virtuti Militari (V class) (1921),
• Polonia Restituta (IV and III class)
• Cross of Independence with Swords,
• Cross of Valour (four times)
• Golden Cross of Merit
• Order of Saint Sava
• Order of the Star of Romania
• Legion of Honour
• Iron Cross

See also

• List of Poles

References