Zygmunt Berling
Zygmunt Henryk Berling | |
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General Zygmunt Berling (wearing the uniform of a colonel) | |
| Born | 27 April 1896 |
| Died | 11 July 1980 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance | Second Polish Republic Polish People's Republic |
| Branch | Polish Legions Polish Army Polish People's Army |
| Service years | 1914–1953 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Polish Legions |
| Commands | 6th Infantry Regiment 4th Infantry Regiment 1st Tadeusz Kościuszko Infantry Division First Polish Army |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Virtuti Militari |
Zygmunt Henryk Berling (27 April 1896 – 11 July 1980) was a Polish general and politician. He fought for the independence of Poland in the early 20th century. Berling was a co-founder and commander of the First Polish Army, which fought on the Eastern Front of World War II.