Hello Kuhlmom,
May I be the first to welcome you to the Forum, your Uncle was a Lance Corporal awarded the KW (Cross of Valour), but unfortunately he was not awarded the Monte Cassino Cross there are only 2 SMAGAŁA listed has having received the Cross Jan born in 1919 and Stanisław born in 1925.
Apologies for not being able to assist you or your cousin further, it would be worthwhile your cousin contacting the British Ministry of Defence to obtain a copy of all records that they hold on your Uncle. The Polish 2nd Corps was under the command of the 8th Army whilst in Italy.
The British Ministry of Defence charge £30.00p payable up front for this service but be sure to ask for all copies of records that they hold on him otherwise you will receive either a 1 or 2 page typed summary of service from them.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collec...ervice-records
click on the link above to the website of the Ministry of Defence.
Best wishes
Andrzej
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