Studied in Mödling and joined the Austro-Hungarian Army. During the First World War fought at the battle of Limanowa (1914) and battle of Gorlice (1914), was wounded twice. Later he joined the newly recreated Polish Army.
Trained in Mödling and enlisted in the Austro-Hungarian Army. He took part in the battles of Limanowa (1914) and Gorlice (1914), was wounded twice. Subsequently, he joined the newly formed Polish military forces.