Information on Captain Lucjan Pruszynski

[dastier]

I am looking for information on Captain Lucjan Pruszynski, commander of the Reconnaissance Tank Squadron, of the prewar 10th Cavalry Brigade's Reconnaissance Battalion during the Wolyn manoeuvres in September 1938.

I am interested in any information, biography, photographs, etc about this officer both during his service in the prewar Polish 10th BK and later during the 1939 war and after.

I may use this information etc in a display that I am working on about the 10th BK. A photograph of this officer can be seen on page 47 in the book 'Invincible Black Brigade' by Jerzy Majka.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[andrzejku98]

Hi Dastier,

I have looked through the following reference books for information on Kpt Lucjan Pruszynski: Rocznik Oficerski 1928 & 1932, Oficerow Kawalerji 1930 and have only found the following information from Rocznik Oficerski 1932 (Pages: 169 & 664)

Porucznik Lucjan Wladyslaw Pruszynski 10PSK (10th Mounted Rifles), Date of Birth: 14th December 1904, Lucjan was made a Porucznik with effect from 1st January 1931.

In 1938 whilst serving with the 10th Motorised Cavalry Brigade he was commanding the Brigades Armoured Reconnaisance Squadron (szwadron czologow rozpoznawczych).

I have also looked through the Photographic Archive also without any joy.

Best wishes

Andrzejku

[ChrisW01]

Their is mention of Lucjan Prószyński in Dywizjon Rozpoznawczy 10 Brygady Kawalerii 1938-1939. ISBN 8391278409, 9788391278406. I don't have a copy, it comes up in Google books when searching for Kpt Lucjan Pruszynski .

The page snippet says "Lucjan Prószyński 2 Pdf. oceniacz odległości 3 kierowca Polski Fiat 5 1 8 - łazik 4 goniec motocyklowy Sokół 600RT M 211 5 pancerny czołgu dcy szw. TKF z 7,92 mm ckm wz. 25 6 Pdf. dca radiostacji 7 radiotelegrafista 8 radiotelegrafista 9 ..."

Translates to "Lucjan Prószyński 2 PDF. judgement of only 3 Polish Fiat driver 5 1 8 - 4 runner jeep motorcycle Falcon 600RT M 211 5 armored tank DCY szw. TKF with 7.92 mm machine guns wz. 25 6 Pdf. dca seven radio stations radio operator radio operator 8 9 ..."

Hope this is of some use.
Chris......

[dastier]

Andrejku, Chris thanks for your help. I'm pretty sure he was my father's commanding officer in the 10th BK at least for part of the time. I wonder what position he was in in 1939 and if he survived/fought in the west?

I don't have Dywizjon Rozpoznawczy 10 Brygady Kawalerii 1938-1939 but its on my wishlist.

[andrzejku98]

Hi Dastier,

I have come across Rtm. Lucjan Pruszynski name in the Book titled "Lance do Boju",

He is mentioned as having served in 15PUL, 2nd Corps and is listed as a Major serving with 25PUL, 2nd Corps at the end of the War.

I have had a quick look through 2nd Corps 15PUL Officers and 3DSK Combattants List but with no joy, I will let you know if I do find anything more.

Best wishes

Andrzejku