Hello Mittra,
Many thanks for your post regarding the Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 20883, from just one photograph it looks alright, when awarded the Recipients details were as follows :
Rank : Kanonier (Artilleryman)
Surname : JODA
Christian Name : Nikodem
Fathers Name : Aleksander
Date of Birth : 1908
Army Number : (also found on His ID Tags) : 1908-78-III
Unit : 5 Wileński Pułk Artylerii Lekkiej (5th Wilno Light Artillery Regiment)
Nikodem was either a Regular or Reservist in the Army pre September 1939, he was captured by the soviets in Lida on the 22nd September 1939 and joined the Anders Army at Tatiszczewo on the 3rd September 1941.
Best wishes
Andrzej
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