Stanisław Jackowski (officer)
Stanisław Jackowski | |
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| Born | 4 December 1881 Putyrol, Kursk Gubernia of Russia |
| Died | 5 February 1929 (aged 47) |
| Education | 1st Cadet Corps School in Petrograd, Kiev Polytechnic Institute |
| Occupation(s) | Military officer, engineer |
| Years active | 1905–1921 (military) |
| Known for | pioneer of armoured warfare |
| Awards | Virtuti Militari, Polish Cross of Valour |
Stanisław Jackowski (4 December 1881 – 5 February 1929) was an early pioneer of armoured warfare during the Polish-Soviet war of 1919–1921. He was the first ever Polish tank officer or crew member to be awarded the Virtuti Militari (Silver Cross-V No 3380). He became Commander of the II Battalion of the Polish 1st Tank Regiment.