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Member of the Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands Organized 1833 - Revised 1985 Headquarters - 219 Ferry Street - Newark, NJ 07105 Tel. (973) 589-8415 COL T. W. Dziekanowski - Commander |
The Pulaski Cadets are a historic organization chartered in the state of New Jersey. It's roots are traceable to the American Revolutionary War when Polish nobleman General Casimir Pulaski and his Pulaski Legion helped General George Washington in the fight for American Independence. General Pulaski fought and died at the siege of Savannah in October of 1779. His, Pulaski's, Legion remained active till 1833. In 1833 Pulaski's Legion was renamed to the Pulaski Cadets.
In 1985, with assistance of the New York National Guard and the Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands, the Pulaski Cadets were reactivated by Brig. General Jan K. Krepa and Colonel T. W. Dziekanowski.
The reason for the Pulaski Cadets is no longer military. The Pulaski Cadets new mission is to inform and educate the world of the contribution made by individuals of Polish decent. The mission also extends into the preservation of the Polish culture and encouraging Polish Americans to be proud of their heritage and legacy.
The Pulaski Cadets is an active organization. The Pulaski Cadet scholarship fund provides financial assistance to students regardless of heritage. The Pulaski Cadets also participates in public ceremonies commemorating General Pulaski memory throughout the United States and in Poland.
We welcome and thank you for your interest in The Pulaski Cadets. If you wish to become a member, please send a request to our headquarters.
COL Tadeusz W. Dziekanowski - Commander