Stanisław Józef Markiewicz
1904–1944 (age 40)
Polish military officer
Biography
Stanisław Józef Markiewicz was a Polish military officer who served his nation with dedication during World War II. Born in 1904, he represented the Polish armed forces during one of the most challenging periods in Polish and European history.
Major Markiewicz made the ultimate sacrifice in 1944, giving his life for his country during the conflict. He is honored at the Polish military field of honor in Breda, where he rests among fellow Polish soldiers who fought and died defending their nation's freedom and independence.