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  1. #421

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    Hello Everyone,

    Another Recommendation this time for a N.C.O. 9th Infantry Battalion, 1st Polish Armoured Division.

    Regimental Sergeant Major Franciszek Lenczowski

    “On 20th April 1945 at Küstenkanal, north of Dorpen MR/740877/ as Platoon Commander during the fighting for the crossing of the canal – crossed the canal with his platoon under very heavy enemy Artillery & Machine gun fire and when on the other side repulsed an enemy counterattack.

    Making possible for the company to form a bridge head for future action. During the crossing of the canal his own courage and behaviour set an example to his men enabling them to perform the task”.

    Recommended by : Major General Rudnicki, G.O.C. 1st Polish Armoured Division.

    Dated 28th June 1945

    Award : M.M.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Medal obverse and reverse

    By the end of the war he had been promoted to Chorąży (Warrant Officer) and received the Cross of Valour with 3 Bars.

    Best wishes

    Andrzej

  2. #422

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    Hello Everyone,

    Another recommendation this time for an Officer from 2 Polish Corps

    Captain Kazimierz Mittelstaedt

    “As C I C an Adv Support from 5 March 45 to 6, Captain Mittelstaedt took supplies up to the Armoured Regiments along the River Senio under enemy Artillery fire.

    From the beginning of the offensive i.e. from 9 April to 21 April, he recced the routes for Ammunition and Ration supplies, he organised the forward Ammunition parties, he conducted supply columns at night under enemy artillery fire to the advanced supply points and by his courage and his self-possession in difficult situations, he contributed to the achievements of the object without loss to his unit.

    Recommended by : Lieutenant General Szyszko-Bohusz Comd. 2 Polish Corps.

    Counter signed by : Lieutenant General R. L. McCreery G.O.C. Eighth Army

    Dated June 1945.

    Award M.C.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross case of Issue

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross obverse

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Porucznik Kazimierz Mittelstaedt 1942 standing 2nd from the left

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Porucznik Kazimierz Mittelstaedt 1942

    Kazimierz Mittelstaedt was born on the 6th January 1905, Fathers Name : Józef, during his service in the Italian Campaign with 2nd Corps his Service Number was : 1905-33-III, Unit : 9th Transport Company.

    He was also awarded the following awards and medals for his service during WW2 :

    1) Army Medal

    2) Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 31394

    British

    3) Military Cross

    4) 1939-1945 Star

    5) Italy Star

    6) 1939-1945 Defence Medal

    7) 1939-1945 War Medal

    Best wishes

    Andrzej

  3. #423

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    Another Recommendation although already posted in the Monte Cassino Cross Forum for an Officer from the Carpathian Lancers Regiment.

    Captain Emil Stefan Mentel

    “On 16th April 1945, Captain Mentel Commanded No. 1 Squadron, Carpathian lancers, during the fighting for the crossing of the Scuolo.

    He personally led his Squadron with outstanding personal bravery and devotion to duty under heavy enemy machine gun, mortar and SP fire.

    He displayed such initiative and skill that his Squadron forced the enemy to withdraw after they had suffered heavy casualties, including 19 taken prisoner.

    He immediately led his Squadron in pursuit and succeeded in crossing the Montanara Canal and forcing the enemy back from the Scuolo Radone.

    His personal gallantry and excellent leadership was an inspiration to his men and materially contributed to the success achieved on that day and also throughout the fighting for Bologna”.

    Recommended by : Lieutenant General W. Anders, Commanding 2 Polish Corps.

    Countersigned by : Lieutenant General R. L. McCreery, GOC Eighth Army.

    Dated : 13th August 1945

    Award : M.C.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross case of issue.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross obverse in case of issue.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Rtm. Emil Stefan Mentel M.C.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    In later life after wearing his miniature awards

    Emil Stefan Mentel was born on the 26th October 1916, during WW2 his Service Number whilst in Italy was : 1916-2-III, Unit : Carpathian Lancers Regiment.

    During World War 2 he was received the following Awards and Medals :

    1) Silver Cross Virtuti Militari Legitymacja Numbered : 10223

    2) Cross of Valour with 2 Bars

    3) Army Medal

    4) Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 38132

    British

    5) Military Cross

    6) 1939-1945 Star

    7) Africa Star

    8) Italy Star

    9) 1939-1945 Defence Medal

    10) 1939-1945 War Medal

    Promoted to General of Brigade, Emil Stefan Mentel died in Sacramento, California, USA on the 27th February 2019.

    Best wishes

    Andrzej

  4. #424

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    Another Recommendation this time for an Officer from 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division

    Lieutenant Bronisław Zakrzewski

    “Lieutenant Zakrzewski was Liaison Officer between 2nd Carpathian Brigade and 10th British Brigade, during the Monte Cassino Operations.

    During the 12th and 13th May 1944 he successfully kept both units informed of the latest situation, although this necessitated many journeys under heavy enemy fire.

    His determination and courage enabled the 10 British Brigade and the British Artillery involved to pin down the enemy in the Monastery.

    And on the South slopes of Monastery Hill, thus enabling 2 Carpathian Brigade to fulfil its task. His untiring energy, personal sacrifice and unfailing tact at all times was largely responsible for the perfect cooperation of the two Brigades which resulted in the complete success of the Operation”.

    Recommended by : Lieutenant General W. Anders C.B. 2 Polish Corps.

    Countersigned by : Lieutenant General R. L. McCreery GOC Eighth Army.

    Dated : 19th December 1944

    Award : M.C.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross case of issue

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross obverse

    Porucznik Bronisław Zakrzewski was born in 1910, during the Italian Campaign his Service Number was : 1910-87-III, during WW2 he received the following Awards and Medals.

    1) 1939-1945 Cross of Valour

    2) Army Medal

    3) Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 2033

    British

    4) Military Cross

    5) 1939-1945 Star

    6) Italy Star

    7) 1939-1945 Defence Medal

    8) 1939-1945 War Medal

    Best wishes

    Andrzej

  5. #425

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    Another Recommendation this time for a Signals Officer of 2nd Corps.

    Second Lieutenant Marian Jabłoński

    “During the Operations between 11th May and 13th May this Officer was responsible for the maintenance of Corps lines in the Regions Cervaro-San Michele-Portella.

    He personally supervised the maintenance of these lines under heavy and continuous shell fire. He encouraged and assisted his men, exposing himself regardless of personal danger and thereby setting an example which was followed by the personnel of his detachment.

    The result of this was that continuous Telephone Communication was ensured during the critical stages of the Battle. Later during the period 21st May to 24th May, he was in charge of the signal office in Cassino and conducted the construction of Telephone lines to the Village of Piedimonte.

    Which at that time was partly in enemy hands, he and his party therefore came under direct observation and were subjected to heavy Artillery and Mortar fire.

    In spite of which he completed his task thereby providing Telephone Communication to the Forces which assaulted and finally captured Piedimonte".

    Recommended by : Lieutenant General W. Anders Commanding 2 Polish Corps.

    Countersigned by : Lieutenant General O. W. H. Leese, GOC Eighth Army.

    Countersigned by : General H. R. Alexander, Commander in Chief Allied Central Mediterranean Force.

    Granted an Immediate M.C.

    Dated : 16th June 1944

    Award : Immediate M.C.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross case if issue

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross obverse

    Ppor. Marian Jabłoński, during the Italian Campaign his Service Number was : 1916-11-III, he was awarded the Army Medal and the Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 40453, whilst serving in the 11th Signals battalion, 2nd Corps.

    Best wishes

    Andrzej

  6. #426

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    Hello Everyone,

    Another Recommendation this time for an Officer from the 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division,

    Second Lieutenant Bohdan Wacław Potocki,

    “Between 24th April and 11th May, in the Monte Cassino Sector, this Officer several times voluntarily led reconnaissance and fighting patrols.

    During these patrols he showed great initiative, bravery and self-sacrifice. As Platoon Commander he took part on 12th May 1944 in the Company attack, having been wounded.

    He remained with his Platoon and gathering men from other Platoons, whose Commanders had been killed. By his personal conduct and courage, he inspired the troops, that they successfully repelled several heavy counter attacks”.

    Recommended by : Lieutenant General W. Anders Commanding 2 Polish Corps.

    Countersigned by : Lieutenant General O. W. H. Leese, GOC Eighth Army.

    Countersigned by : General H. R. Alexander, Commander in Chief, Allied Central Mediterranean Force.

    Dated 16th June 1944

    Granted an Immediate M.C.

    Award : Immediate M.C.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross case of issue.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross in case of issue obverse.

    Ppor. Bohdan Wacław Potocki was born on the 28th September 1918, during the Italian Campaign his Service Number was : 1918-8-III, he was the Commanding Officer of the 1st Platoon of the 2nd Company of the 2nd Carpathian Rifle Battalion, 1st Carpathian Rifle Brigade.

    For his service during WW2 he was awarded the following awards and medals :

    1) Silver Cross Virtuti Militari Numbered : 8611

    2) Cross of Valour (1939-1945)

    3) Army Medal

    4) Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 1734

    British

    5) Military Cross

    6) 1939-1945 Star

    7) Italy Star

    8) 1939-1945 Defence Medal

    9) 1939-1945 War Medal.

    Best wishes

    Andrzej

  7. #427

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    Another Recommendation this time for an Officer of the 15th Rifle Battalion, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division.

    Captain Józef Polkowski

    “As 2nd in Command 15th Battalion in the operations against enemy defences on 19th and 20th April 1945. This Officer Commanded the forward troops of the Battalion with conspicuous gallantry and first-class tactical ability.

    He was everywhere were there was danger, in the first phase of the attack against River Gaiana Defences. When a Company Commander and a Platoon Commander of 2nd Company were killed and when the Company was pinned down due to heavy casualties.

    He, by his own example, courage and devotion intervened on the battlefield and committed the Company to a decisive assault so inspiring his troops that the defeat of the enemy and the fulfilment of the task of the Battalion was achieved.

    On 20th April, he personally led the attack of two company’s against Fiesso and River Idice, at the moment when the Tanks were left behind, and the forward company was pinned down by heavy enemy fire.

    He again personally intervened and committed 3 Company’s to a further attack, thus capturing Fiesso and the south bank of the River Idice”.

    Recommended by : Lieutenant General Szyszko-Bohusz, Commanding 2 Polish Corps.

    Countersigned by : Lieutenant General R. L. McCreery, GOC Eighth Army.

    Dated June 1945

    Award : M.C.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross case of issue

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross in case of issue obverse

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross obverse.

    Kapitan Józef Polkowski, was born on the 18th October 1904, during the Italian Campaign his Service Number was : 1904-172-III, he was the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Company of the 15th Rifle Battalion.

    For his service during the Italian Campaign he was awarded the following Awards and Medals :

    1) Silver Cross Virtuti Militari Legitymacja Numbered : 10623

    2) Army Medal

    3) Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 17010

    British

    4) Military Cross

    5) 1939-1945 Star

    6) Italy Star

    7) 1939-1945 Defence Medal

    8) 1939-1945 War Medal.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Silver Cross Virtuti Militari obverse.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Kapitan Józef Polkowski whilst a Porucznik in the soviet union after being released.

    After the end of the war he came to the UK with his Battalion and after being demobbed settled down to civilian life, he died on the 28th March 1973 aged 68.

    Best wishes

    Andrzej

  8. #428

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    Hello Everyone,

    Another Recommendation, this time for an Officer of the Independent Carpathian Brigade.

    Second Lieutenant Józef Zgoła

    “On the night 8th/9th December 1941, 2nd Lieutenant Zgoła led a strong raiding party on an enemy position, south east of Medauar. Although met by heavy mortar and machine gun fire, he successfully stormed the position in a hand to hand fight inflicting heavy losses on the enemy.

    He was the last to withdraw, carrying one of his soldiers who was wounded. His gallantry, self-control and high spirit are an example for his unit”.

    Recommended by : Major Commanding 2nd Battalion

    Counter signed by : Major General Kopanski, Commanding Polish Independent Brigade Group.

    Countersigned by : Lieutenant General N. Ritchie, GOC Eighth Army.

    Countersigned by : General Claude Auchinleck, Commander in Chief Middle East Forces.

    Dated : 29th December 1941

    Award : M.C.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross case of issue

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross obverse

    He was also awarded the Silver Cross Virtuti Militari Numbered : 9250 for his bravery in the defence of Tobruk.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Silver Cross Virtuti Militari obverse

    Later on in the war whilst serving during the Italian Campaign his Service Number was : 1913-187-III, he served in the 2nd Carpathian Rifle Battalion, 1st Carpathian Rifle Brigade.

    By the end of the War in Europe he had been promoted to Kapitan and for his Service during WW2 he also received the following Awards and Medals.

    1) Gold Cross Virtuti Militari Numbered : 86

    2) Silver Cross Virtuti Militari Numbered : 9250

    3) Cross of Valour (1939-1945)

    4) Army Medal

    5) Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 2031

    British

    6) Military Cross

    7) 1939-1945 Star

    8) Africa Star

    9) Italy Star

    10) 1939-1945 Defence Medal

    11) 1939-1945 War Medal

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Gold Cross Virtuti Militari obverse.

    Best wishes

    Andrzej

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    Hello DEAR Andrzejku

    About ppor.Józef ZGOŁA-SBSK badge number 299:

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Best wishes

    Artur

  10. #430

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    Hello Everyone,

    Another recommendation, this time for an Artillery Officer from 5KDP.

    Captain Jan Józef Tutaj


    “At 0540 Hours 26th March 1945, an enemy raiding party, strength 2 platoons, attacked a post of 17th Battalion, some 1500 yards to East of the flood bank of the river Senio, opposite Feliso.

    With the Battalion as Forward Observation Commander was Captain Tutaj, he rapidly appreciated the situation. And on his own initiative, instead of calling for normal Defence Fire, directed and put down a curtain of fire round the flanks and rear of the raiding party.

    Thereby preventing its reinforcement or withdrawal, he also with the consent of the Battalion Commander arranged and co-ordinated the fire of the Battalion mortars to tie up with his fire plan. As a result of this action, the enemy losses were 10 killed, 10 wounded and 1 Officer and 13 Other Ranks taken prisoners by our troops.

    Therefore, virtually annihilating the raiding party, the success of this action, which was commended by Commander Eighth Army, was in a great measure due to the skill, initiative and determination of Captain Tutaj.

    Later during the offensive, Captain Tutaj further distinguished himself, especially on 10th and 11th April, when he deployed his Battery on both days under heavy enemy fire.

    Recommended by : Lieutenant General Szyszko-Bohusz, Commanding 2 Polish Corps.

    Counter signed by : Lieutenant General R. L. McCreery, GOC Eighth Army.

    Dated : June 1945

    Award : M.C.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross case of issue

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross in case of issue obverse

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Military Cross obverse


    Kapitan Jan Józef Tutaj was born on the 23rd June 1906, during the Italian Campaign his Service Number was : 1906-62-III, Unit : 6PAL, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division.

    He was awarded the Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 21416, although he survived the end of the war in Europe, he did not live long after he died on the 27th May 1946 and was buried in the British Military Cemetery in Hadra, Alexandria, Egypt in Plot 6, Row 7, Grave 18.

    British Awards for Polish Soldiers

    Hadra War Cemetery Alexandria, Egypt

    Best wishes

    Andrzej

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