Wilhelm Orlik-Rückemann

Wilhelm Orlik-Rückemann
Wilhelm Orlik-Rückemann
Born	1 August 1894; Lemberg, Austria-Hungary
Died	18 October 1986 (aged 92); Ottawa, Canada
Allegiance	Poland
Branch	Wojsko Polskie
Rank	generał brygady
Commands	Border Defence Corps
Battles / wars	First World War; Polish–Ukrainian War; Polish–Bolshevik War; Second World War Battle of Szack Battle of Wytyczno;
Awards	Virtuti Militari 5th Class; Polonia Restituta 3rd Class; Cross of Independence; Cross of Valour, four times; Gold Cross of Merit;

Wilhelm Orlik-Rückemann (1894–1986) was a Polish general, military commander and one of the pioneers of armoured warfare in Poland.

Wilhelm Orlik-Rückemann

Born	(1894-08-01)1 August 1894 Lemberg, Austria-Hungary
Died	18 October 1986(1986-10-18) (aged 92) Ottawa, Canada
Allegiance	Poland
Branch	Wojsko Polskie
Rank	generał brygady
Commands	Border Defence Corps
Battles / wars	First World War Polish–Ukrainian War Polish–Bolshevik War Second World War Battle of Szack Battle of Wytyczno
Awards	Virtuti Militari 5th Class Polonia Restituta 3rd Class Cross of Independence Cross of Valour, four times Gold Cross of Merit