Henryk Kalemba
1899–1940 (age 41)
Polish military officer or official
Biography
Henryk Kalemba was a Polish military officer born in 1899 who served during the interwar period and the early years of World War II. He was part of Poland's professional military corps, dedicated to the defense of his nation during turbulent times.
Kalemba perished in 1940 at Katyn, joining thousands of Polish officers and officials who lost their lives in this tragedy. He is commemorated at the Katyn Polish War Cemetery, a place of remembrance for those who sacrificed everything for Poland.