Background
Szumski, Henryk was born on April 6, 1941.
government official military officer
Szumski, Henryk was born on April 6, 1941.
Graduate, Armoured Forces Officer School, Poznan, 1964.
Commissioned Second lieutenant Armed Forces of Republic of Poland, 1964, advanced through grades to lieutenant general, 1997, early assignments include platoon leader, company Commander, 1964-1968, chief of staff, then Commander 24th Tank Regiment, 1971-1976, division Commander 12th mechanized division, 1980-1984, chief of Pomeranian military district staff, 1984-1986, deputy chief of General Staff, Polish Armed Forces for Operations, 1986-1987, Silesian military district Commander, 1987-1989, with Polish Armed Forces General Staff and National Security Office, 1989-1996, chief of General Staff of Polish Armed Forces, 1997-2000. Member National Security Council, Warsaw, since 2000.
Married; 4 children.