Edmund Knoll-Kownacki

Edmund Knoll-Kownacki
Gen. Knoll-Kownacki in full uniform, 1930's
Born(1891-07-12)July 12, 1891
Pomiechówek near Płońsk, Congress Poland, Russian Empire
DiedSeptember 2, 1953(1953-09-02) (aged 62)
Wales, United Kingdom
Years of service1912
RankGenerał brygady
AwardsVirtuti Militari Polonia Restituta Commander's Cross with Star Polonia Restituta Commander's Cross Polonia Restituta Officer's Cross Krzyz ZaslugiKrzyz Niepodleglosci Star of Romania Cross of the Valorous Cross of the Valorous Cross of the Valorous Cross of the Valorous Cross of the Valorous Cross of the Valorous 10 Years of Independence medal Commemorative medal for the war of 1918-1921
Spouse(s)Janina Chramiec
ChildrenMaria Barbara
Other workfarmer

Gen.bryg. Edmund Stanisław Knoll-Kownacki (1891–1953) was a Polish military officer and a high-ranking commander of the Polish Army. He died on September 2, 1953, and was buried at the Beaumaris cemetery in Llangefni, Wales. He was married to Janina Chramiec, and had a daughter, Maria Barbara.

Promotions

  • Warrant officer – September 15, 1913
  • Lieutenant – May 15, 1915
  • Captain – November 1, 1916
  • Major – October 13, 1918
  • Colonel – June 1, 1919
  • Brigadier-general – January 15, 1927

Honours and awards