 During the Polish-Soviet War (1919–1921), Ulrych, among others, formed the 29th Regiment of Kaniów Riflemen (29 Pułk Strzelców Kaniowskich).He was later awarded the Virtuti Militari and the Cross of Valour (Poland) (three times).After the Polish-Soviet War, Ulrych worke in the Information Department of the Ministry of Military Affairs and in the Headquarters of the Polish Army.