First Cadre Company
The First Cadre Company (Polish: Pierwsza Kompania Kadrowa) was a Polish military formation created in the Austro-Hungarian Army at the outbreak of World War I. The company was founded by Józef Piłsudski on 3 August 1914 in Kraków. It was the predecessor of the Polish Legions, and formed the core of the Polish Legions' First Brigade during World War I.
| First Cadre Company | |
|---|---|
| Active | August 1914 |
| Disbanded | 16–27 August 1914 |
| Country | Austro-Hungarian Empire |
| Branch | Austro-Hungarian Army |
| Type | Infantry & Cavalry |
| Size | 145-168 |
| Garrison/HQ | Garnizon Kraków |
| March | Kadrówka |
| Engagements | World War I |
| Commanders | |
| Founder | Józef Piłsudski |
| Initial Commander | Tadeusz Kasprzycki |
| Final Commander | Kazimierz Jan Piątek |
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