Józef Szyfter
1893–1940 (age 47)
Biography
Józef Szyfter was a Polish military officer whose service reflected the commitment of the Polish armed forces during the interwar period. His military career spanned a critical time in Polish and European history.
Colonel Szyfter's military service was ended in 1940 during the tragic events of World War II. He is honored at Katyn Polish War Cemetery, a memorial to the Polish officers and soldiers who perished during this devastating conflict.