Bolesław Chocha

Bolesław Chocha
Born(1923-08-06)6 August 1923
Grodno, Second Polish Republic
Died2 May 1987(1987-05-02) (aged 63)
Józefów, Polish People's Republic
AllegiancePolish People's Republic
BranchPolish People's Army
Years of service1943-1979
Rank Generał dywizji (Major general)
Unit1st Tadeusz Kościuszko Infantry Division
6th Pomeranian Airborne Division
CommandsCommander of the 6th Pomeranian Airborne Division
Chief of Polish General Staff
Deputy Minister of National Defence
Commander of the General Staff Academy
Battles / warsSecond World War
Awards(see below)
Other workFirst Secretary of PZPR in Józefów

Bolesław Chocha (born August 6, 1923; died May 2, 1987) was a Polish military commander, publicist, and military theorist. Bolesław held the rank of divisional general in the Polish People's Army and also served as Chief of the General Staff of the Army. In addition to his military career, he was a political and social activist. He was born in Grodno and passed away in Józefów.