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.
He began his military training in Mödling before joining the Austro-Hungarian Army. During World War I, he fought in the battles of Limanowa and Gorlice, suffering two injuries. Later, he switched to the reorganized Polish military.