Josef Jiří Švec was a Czech military officer, member of Česká družina and later of the Czechoslovak Legion in Russia; he had formerly been a teacher. He committed suicide after the men under his command refused to obey his orders. He is one of the most commemorated members of the Czechoslovak legions.
Photos 5
Awards 4
Connected to Josef 6
Donat MakijonekAlso won Cross of St. George 4th class
Aleh VasilkoŭskiAlso won Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov)
Lars Roar LangsletAlso won Order of the FalconPavel VoyloshnikovAlso won Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov)Semyon PatolichevAlso won Cross of St. George 4th class
Olav KiellandAlso won Order of the FalconAbout this person
Category
Educators
Type
Educator
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1883 to 1918 · aged 35
Written about in
3 languages
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