KNAPIK and RZECHORZEK - 2 Polish officers - info needed

[rsunday]

Hello,
I am looking for any info about 2 Polish officers (both trained parachutists):

1. Lt Emil RZECHORZEK (born 1915)
- parachute badge no 0768
- served as platoon leader in 4th Cadre Rifle Brigade (4 BSK) in Recconaissance Unit

2. Cpt Julian KNAPIK
- parachute badge no 782
- probably served in the 3rd Carpathian Rifles Division (3 DSK), 2nd Polish Corps

Will be grateful for any info.
Greetings
Rafal

[TMZ]

Kpt Julian KNAPIK 1912-641-III 4 baon of 3 DSK, awarded KW twice.

[andrzejku98]

Hello Rafal,

With reference to Kapitan Julian Knapik, 1912-641-III, When awarded the Monte Cassino Cross he was serving as Operations Officer KGL2BSK, Awarded the Monte Cassino Cross Nr : 1506.



Kapitan Julian Knapik (wartime photograph when a Podporucznik or Porucznik

Best wishes

Andrzej

[andrzejku98]

Hello Rafal,

Porucznik Emil Franciszek Rzechorzek, Born 22nd September 1915, 1939, in command of a platoon in 3rd Battalion 5PSP, Hope that this helps.

Best wishes

Andrzej

[rsunday]

Andrzej, TMZ,
Many thanks for your information and photo!

I hopefully found relatives of Lt Rzechorzek and received some partial information and scans.

He took a part in Norwegian campaign of 1940. Serving in the 1st Parachute Brigade was injured during parachute jump (it caused severe lung disease). Hi finally left the Brigade and later served in Training Bn (?). Settled in Scotland, where died in 1993. He had a son.

That's him:


Rafal

[rsunday]

Lt Rzechorzek privately ordered interesting parachute badge.
Made in silver? Still unidentified markings of the manufacturer (letters M and G in diamonds):

[rsunday]

Kpt. dypl. Knapik came back to Poland after the war.
He lived near Cracow, died several years ago.

[andrzejku98]

Hello Rafal,

I have done a little surfing and found the following information on Emil Franciszek Jerzy Rzechorzek, Mothers Maiden Name : Kusyk, he married Catherine Jane H. S. Ross in 1950, they both taught at the same school together Emi taught Art. His wife Catherine died on the 30th September 2002 in Stonehaven aged 77.

That is all that I was able to find for you, I hope it is of some use and help.

Best wishes

Andrzej

[prosty zolnierz]

interesting to note that the numbers stamped in the badge are in the same position and style of GR Tech production.