Michał Dzierzgowski

1902–1940 (age 38)

Polish military officer or official

Biography

Michał Dzierzgowski was a dedicated Polish military officer born in 1902 who served during the formative years of the Polish Second Republic. He represented the generation of officers committed to rebuilding and strengthening Poland's armed forces in the interwar period.

Dzierzgowski's service ended tragically in 1940 at Katyn, where he was among thousands of Polish military personnel who perished. His memory is preserved at the Katyn Polish War Cemetery, a testament to the sacrifice of Poland's military leadership during World War II.

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