Stefan Zakrzewski (1898-1934) - żołnierz Legionów Polskich i oficer zawodowy Wojska Polskiego
Stefan Zakrzewski (1898-1934) - soldier of the Polish Legions and professional officer in the Polish Army

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the figure of Stefan Zakrzewski, born in Kalisz, an activist of the Polish Military Organisation and a volunteer of the Polish Legions, fighting in the ranks of the 6th Infantry Regiment. He joined the Polish Legions without completing middle school. After Poland regained independence, he continued his service as a professional officer in the Polish Army. Throughout his life, he displayed an extremely patriotic attitude. In January 1919, at his own request, he was assigned to the 29th Infantry Regiment (Kaniowski Rifle Regiment), and later also fought in the 28th Infantry Regiment and the 34th Infantry Regiment. He was wounded during the fighting. After the end of the Polish-Soviet War, he continued his education and was conscripted into the 29th Infantry Regiment and then into the 5th Sapper Regiment. While in the army, he was a physical education instructor. From 1930, he was commander of the 2nd Sapper Company in the 1st Battalion of Legion Sappers in Modlin.

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