Shortly thereafter he was released and forced to join the Austro-Hungarian Army, from which he deserted in March 1918. He broke into the Polish II Corps in Russia commanded by general Józef Haller, in whose ranks he took part in the Battle of Kaniów. After escaping from German captivity, he got to the Polish Military Organisation in Kiev.
He was released shortly afterwards and was compelled to join the Austro-Hungarian Army, but he deserted in March 1918. He broke into the Polish II Corps under General Józef Haller's command in Russia, where he took part in the Battle of Kaniów. After escaping from German captivity, he joined the Polish Military Organisation in Kiev.