Jan Romer
Jan Edward Romer was a Polish general and military commander.
Studied in Mödling and joined the Austro-Hungarian Army. During the First World War fought at the battle of Limanowa and battle of Gorlice, was wounded twice.
Later he joined the newly recreated Polish Army. During Polish–Ukrainian War he fought in the battle of Lemberg. In Polish–Soviet War, commanded the 1st Cavalry Division at the Battle of Koziatyn, one of the most spectacular raids of the Polish cavalry, during the Polish advance towards Kiev. He was also the commander of the Command of the Polish Army Rear in Ukraine. His troops fought against Semyon Budyonny's 1st Cavalry Army. He commanded the Polish 13th Infantry Division during the Battle of Komarów.
Respected by Józef Piłsudski, he was among the first group military personas who confirmed the decoration of Virtuti Militari, highest Polish military decoration, restored after the recreation of the Second Polish Republic, and he himself received the Commander's Cross of that award. Held position of Inspector of the Army after the war.
Buried in Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw.
Honours and awards
- Commander's Cross of Virtuti Militari
- Silver Cross of Virtuti Militari
- Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
- Cross of Valour
- Gold Cross of Merit
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Romania
- Grand Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Order of Leopold
- Order of the Iron Crown, 2nd Class
- Order of the Iron Crown, 3rd Class