Aleksander Waszkiewicz

Military Person

1901 –

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Who is Aleksander Waszkiewicz?

Major General Aleksander Waszkiewicz was a Soviet military officer of Polish descent. He served in the Red Army as commander of the 793rd Rifle Regiment during 1942–1944 and later as Deputy Commander of the 116th Rifle Division in 1944. Transferred to Polish LWP in 1944 and assigned as commander of the 5th Infantry Division of the LWP. He died in the Battle of Bautzen. According to some sources, he was captured and tortured before his death.

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Born
Aug 15, 1901
Białystok Voivodeship

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on July 23, 2013

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