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Józef Kowalski
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| Born | 2 February 1900 Smerekivka, Lviv, Austria-Hungary (now Ukraine) |
| Died | 7 December 2013 (age 113 years, 308 days) |
| Allegiance |  Poland |
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Polish Army |
| Years of service | 1919–1921; 1939 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit |  Polish Army 22nd Regiment Ułanów |
| Battles/wars | Polish-Soviet War September Campaign |
| Awards | Order of Polonia Restituta; "Pro Memoria" Medal |
Jozef Kowalski (2 February 1900 - 7 December 2013) was the last Polish veteran who served just after the First World War. He is the oldest verified military veteran in the world, following the death of Gertrude Noone.
He fought in the Polish-Soviet War that was linked to the First World War. It lasted from 1919 to 1921. He is the only living person who is known to have definitely fought in that war.
He lived in Tursk, near Sulęcin, in a care home. He died on 7 December 2013, aged 113.
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