Roman Krzyżelewski (born January 25, 1949 in Rzeczenica, Poland) was the commander-in-chief of the Polish Navy between October 2003 and November 2007. For most of his career he was a Submarine Officer, although he started his career as a Weapons Conscript on board an Osa-class missile boat Honours and awards Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (previously awarded the Officer's Cross and the Knight's Cross) Silver Cross of Merit Gold Medal of the Armed Forces in the Service of the Fatherland (Medal Siły Zbrojne w Służbie Ojczyzny) Silver Medal of Merit for National Defence Medal Milito Pro Christo Commander of the Legion of Merit (USA) Haller Ring References External links 1949 births Living people People from Człuchów County Polish Navy admirals Knights of the Order of Polonia Restituta Commanders of the Order of Polonia Restituta Officers of the Order of Polonia Restituta Recipients of the Silver Cross of Merit (Poland) Commanders of the Legion of Merit