carpathian soldier info

[mittra]

carpathian soldier info
this photo can i find information?
its name can be SDACH SZMIGIERO

[andrzejku98]

Hello Mittra,

The only Szmigero found serving in the 3DSK was Stanisław, Kanonier (Artilleryman) born 1919, Service Nr: 1919-67-iii, Unit 3KPAPLot awarded MCC Numbered : 11875

Best wishes

Andrzej

[mittra]

thanks, from the photo that medals received?

[andrzejku98]

Hello Mittra,

I assume from your post you would like to know what ribbons he is weating on his Battledress Tunic they are has follows:

From Left to right

1) Polish Bronze Cross of Merit with swords (BKZzM)

2) Polish Monte Cassino Cross Ribbon without the Legend "Monte Cassino" (KPMC)

3) British 1939-1945 Star

4) British Italy Star

Best wishes

Andrzej

[tompress]

carpathian soldier info
this photo can i find information?
its name can be SDACH SZMIGIERO

I suppose, that the hand inscription spells Stach, what is typical short form of name Stanisław

regards
Tomasz

[prosty zolnierz]

regarding the name of Stachu as a term of endearment for Stanislaw , a Christmas card sent to a Carpathian Lancer. they were both good friends, both good at football at school. one went into the priesthood , one joined the army. at the time, the sender of the card was a Cardinal. he later went on to achieve greater things. they met again in 1982 forty odd years after saying their goodbyes to each other.

[tompress]

The Cardinal in Krakow in late 1977 was Karol Wojtyła, since Oct. 1978 better known as Pope John Paul II. Isn't his signature?

[Egorka]

What does the inscription read?
I can only figure out the last 2 lines:
...
Stach Szmigiero
Italy, Port di Ascoli
16-VII 46

[tompress]

Najmilszemu koledze Stasiowi swą podobiznę ofiarowuje Stach Szmigiero /.../ = To his nicest friend Staś gives Stach a picture of himself (Staś & Stach are different short or diminituve forms od Stanisław)

[mittra]

thanks, so is the photo interested?