Aureliusz Passelli
1876–1948 (age 72)
Biography
Aureliusz Passelli (1876–1948) was a Polish military officer whose career spanned the final decades of imperial rule, Poland's struggle for independence, and the subsequent development of the Polish armed forces. He served his nation during the pivotal World War I period and the formative years of the Polish state, contributing to the establishment of Poland's military institutions.
Passelli's memory is preserved in the Main Cemetery in Przemyśl, where he was laid to rest. His military service and long life exemplify the dedication of Poland's officer corps to national defense and the preservation of Polish sovereignty during a century of profound historical change.