General Waldemar Skrzypczak is dead. He was 69

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General Waldemar Skrzypczak is dead. He was 69. The death of the General was confirmed by the head of MON Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish. "It's a immense failure to loved ones and to our military family. Professionalism, devotion to the Homeland, patriotism - these words come to head erstwhile we mention Mr General" - wrote the minister.

O death of General Waldemar Skrzypczak announced on Monday on social media the head of the MON Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish.

"It's a immense failure to loved ones and to our military family. Professionalism, devotion to the Homeland, patriotism - these words come to head erstwhile we mention Mr General" - the Minister stressed.

Kosiniak-Kamish besides thanked "for thousands of trained soldiers, for commanding them in the country and on missions" and "for the experience which the General shared to the end with the young generation".

"Today our thoughts and prayers are in mourning with the Family" - he added.

Sad news has reached us about the death of General Waldemar Skrzypczak. It's a immense failure to our loved ones and to our military family. Professionalism, devotion to the Homeland, patriotism - these words come to head erstwhile we mention the General. Thank you for thousands of trained... pic.twitter.com/sducaLkmxj
— Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish (@KosiniakKamish) July 21, 2025

General Waldemar Skrzypczak is dead.

Waldemar Skrzypczak was born on 19 January 1956 in Szczecin. He is simply a Polish lieutenant general, a land army officer, commander, lecturer and publicist. He is known for his rich military career, serving as commanders both at home and abroad, as well as for his expert activity after completing active service.

In 1980, Higher Army Officers School In Poznań. He then studied at the General Staff Academy in Warsaw and at the National Defence Academy. He besides completed a prestigious leadership course in the United States - Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth.

Initially he served in armored units - including the 10th Armoured Division. Gradually it included always higher command and staff positions. From 2003 to 2006, he was commander of the 11th Lubuska Armour Cavalry Division in Żagań, and in 2006 took up the position of commander of the Land Army, which he held until 2009.

He besides commanded Polish military contingent in Iraqwhere he gained experience in global and asymmetric operations. He retired from active military service in June 2009 in rank three-star Lieutenant General.

After his retirement, General Skrzypczak served as General Skrzypczak from 2012 to 2013 Deputy Minister of National Defence liable for method upgrades.

He later aired in the media as Defence expert and military commentator, where he regularly discussed the issue of current armed conflicts, including wars in Ukraine.

Gen. The violinist has been honored numerous military and state awards, both Polish and foreign. The most crucial include: the Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, the Cross of Merit, the Military Cross of Merit with Swords, the Medal for participation in the UN and NATO peace mission and the American Legion of Merit - 1 of the highest military honours awarded to US allies.

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