Stanislav Čeček

Who was Stanislav Čeček?

Stanislav Čeček was a Czechoslovakian general.

Stanislav Čeček was born in Austria-Hungary in the family of a forester, studied in a trading school at Praha. Since 1911 he worked at the Moscow office of "Laurin a Klement" company.

When the First World War began, Čeček joined the "Czech team" of Russia Army. At March, 31, 1917 he was awarded by Order of St. George. Later he took part in formation the Czechoslovak Legion, became a commander of the 4th Regiment.

At May, 1918, Čeček took part in Revolt of Czechoslovak Legion and became the commander-in-chief of the Volga Front of People Army of Komuch. At October, 1918 he went to Vladivostok, and was evacuated from Russia at September, 1920.

In Czechoslovakia Čeček became a deputy chief of the General Staff. During 1921-1923 he studied in France at École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr. After returning he received a rank of division general and became a chief of president's Military Office. Since 1926 he was a chief of Aviation Department in the Defense Ministry. Since 1928 he is a commander of 5th Infantry Division in České Budějovice.