british awards for polish soldiers

[emerald99]

Hi guys.
I want to discuss with you one qestion.
This is about british awards for polish soldiers.
In my opinion, polish soldier can get for service following british awards:
1939/45 Star
Atlantic Star
Aircrew europe Star
Africa Star
Italy Star
France and germany Star
Defence Medal
1939-45 War Medal
What do you think, is it a full list of service awards?
And what british awards for gallantry polish soldiers were awarded?
I know you have seen many polish awards groups and this qestions will be not difficult for you.
Best regards, Alex.

[andrzejku98]

Hi Emerald,

Welcome to the forum, what you must not forget are the bars awarded, say for example a person was awarded the Atlantic Star they would be entitled if qualified to either the Air Crew Europe Bar or the France and Germany Bar but couldnot be awarded both.

With the Air Crew Europe Star, either the Atlantic or France and Germany Bar was awarded.

Africa Star those with the requisite qualifications could gain one of the following bars:- 8th Army, 1st Army, or North Africa 1942-43.


France and Germany Star, the only bar awarded with this star is "Atlantic"

1939-1945 War Medal when mentioned in despatches a Bronze Oak Leaf emblem is applied to the ribbon.

1939-1945 Star the only Bar awarded is "Battle of Britain".

With regards to the British Gallantry awards awarded to Polish Soldiers:

They were awarded the following Gallantry Awards:

Distinguished Service Order: 58 were awarded.

Distinguished Service Cross: 27 were awarded. (including Bars)

Distinguished Flying Cross: 177 were awarded. (including Bars)

Military Cross: 84 were awarded.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military Division)

G.B.E: 1 award.

K.B.E. 1 award.

C.B.E. 30 awards.

O.B.E. 94 awards.

M.B.E. 110 awards.

B.E.M. 19 awards

Distinguised Conduct Medal: 8

Military Medal: 70

Distinguished Service Medal: 27

Air Force Cross: 18

Air Force Medal: 6

Distinguished Flying Medal: 66

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying): 1

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (Military Division)

K.C.B. 4 awards

C.B. 9 awards

I hope that the above information answers your questions.

Best wishes

Andrzejku