62nd Infantry Regiment (Poland)
| 62nd Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 62 pułk piechoty | |
| Active | 1919–1939 |
| Country | Poland |
| Allegiance | 15th Infantry Division |
| Type | infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Bydgoszcz Garrison |
| Anniversaries | August 21 April 26 |
| Engagements | Greater Poland uprising (1918–1919) Polish–Soviet War Invasion of Poland |
| Commanders | |
| First commander | Lieutenant Ludwik Bociański |
| Last commander | Lieutenant Colonel Kazimierz Heilman-Rawicz |
The 62nd Infantry Regiment was a unit of the Greater Poland Army and the Polish Armed Forces. It was established in 1919 during the period of Poland's independence after World War I.
Initially formed from veterans of the Greater Poland Uprising, the regiment was stationed in the city of Bydgoszcz. The regiment played a significant role in the Polish–Soviet War, participating in key battles such as those at Warsaw and the Polish defensive line in 1920. It was also involved in various military and administrative actions throughout the interwar period. As the German invasion of Poland began on 1 September 1939, the regiment was engaged in defensive actions in the Bydgoszcz region. It faced heavy combat during the Battle of the Bzura before being forced to retreat.
The regiment was tragically affected by the Katyn massacre during World War II, with many of its soldiers falling victim to Soviet executions.