Regional Horse Inspector of the Cavalry in Ciechanów. In 1938, he returned to Augustów as Assistant Commander of the 1st Krechowice Uhlan Regiment. World War II At the onset of the September Campaign, Karol served as the Assistant Commander in the 1st Krechowice Uhlan Regiment until 9 September. Between 9 and 12 September, he served as the Commander of the 2nd Grochowski Uhlan Regiment. From 12 September to the end of military operations on 6 October, Anders served as the Commander of the 1st Krechowice Uhlan Regiment. The 1st Krechowice was incorporated in situ into the Cavalry Brigade "Edward". "Edward" help protect an evacuation corridor stretching from Suvalki to Lublin. "Edward" – along with the 1st Krechowice with Karol at the head, was forced to retreat and protect the Romanian Bridgehead in late September. Between 2 and 5 October the remnants of "Edward" fought at the Battle of Kock. After the lost battle and lost defensive campaign, Karol was interned at the Oflag VII-A Murnau prisoner-of-war camp. Karol's younger brother – Tadeusz, was an adjutant in the 4th Mounted Artillery Division incorporated into the Cavalry Brigade "Edward", and participated alongside Karol throughout most of the latter half of the September Campaign. Unlike his brother, Tadeusz successfully evaded capture and fled to France. Karol was awarded the Virtuti Militari 4th Class for his leadership during the September Campaign. Post-War Life After being liberated from the Murnau POW Camp, Karol Anders travelled to Italy in May 1945. He enlisted in the II Polish Corps led by his older brother Władysław. He was appointed Assistant Commander of the 16th Pomeranian Infantry Brigade of the II Polish Corps. The II Polish Corps was transferred to Great Britain, where it demobilised in 1947. After the war he resided in Great Britain for the remainder of his life, marrying Jadwiga née Chłopicka. Karol Anders died on 4 July 1971 in Penley, and was laid to rest at the Welford Road Cemetery in Leicester. His wife died in 1987. Promotions Rotmistrz – 1 June 1919 Major – 1 December 1924 Podpolkovnik – 19 March 1937 Colonel – ? Medals Virtuti Militari with Silver Cross – #4427 Virtuti Militari with Gold Cross (IV Class) Cross of Valour Cross of Merit Allied Victory Medal References 1893 births 1971 deaths People from Krośniewice People from Warsaw Governorate Polish people of German descent Polish Army officers Russian military personnel of World