Jan Bytnar

Polish lieutenant and WWII resistance fighter

Jan Bytnar - Polish lieutenant and WWII resistance fighter
Born

1921
104 years ago

Died

March 30th, 1943
82 years ago — 22 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Poland

Links & References

Served as a lieutenant in the Polish Army during World War II. Actively participated in the resistance against German occupation. Engaged in various operations for the Gray Ranks, a scout and youth movement involved in the Polish resistance. Captured by the Gestapo and subjected to torture, ultimately leading to death in 1943. His efforts contributed to the broader resistance movement in Poland during the war.

Served in the Gray Ranks

Fought against German occupation

Captured and tortured by the Gestapo

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