Only box, but very interresing
Only box, but very interresing
Yes indeed Tomek, very interesting. Polish Cross of Valour, British Distinguished Flying Cross, and Polish Virtuti Militari. Is there a maker name on the inside liner? Are the decorations extant?
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Tony
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Hello Everyone,
Military Medal awarded to Sergeant Klemens Sarnowski, 1st Polish Armoured Regiment.
Citation :
"During the battle on the Gaiana Canal on 19 April 1945, Sgt. Sarnowski was in command of a troop of Stuart Tanks, working under the command of No. 2 Squadron. This Squadron was engaged in fierce fighting with 5 Wilno Brigade, during which the tank ammunition expenditure was very heavy, Sgt. Sarnowski with two tanks brought up further ammunition to the Armoured Squadron on three occasions, despite extremely heavy fire. He personally led and set a magnificent example to the tank crews who had to load the fresh ammunition into the tanks under intense enemy fire. He throughout the battle showed great courage, initiative and devotion to duty".
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Andrzej
Hello Everyone,
Another Citation, this time for an O.B.E. awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Jan Golba.
"Lieutenant Colonel Golba, has been senior medical Officer with the Polish Parachute Brigade since May 1943, he worked most courageously and untiringly at Arnhem and was instrumental in saving many of the wounded. He has worked untiringly during the past two years to train the medical services in the Brigade, the relationship between this officer, his medical officers and medical units on the one hand and British Officers and units on the other has always been of the happiest due in great part to the lead given by Lieutenant Colonel Golba".
The Above was recommended by Lieutenant Colonel C. D. Armstrong, Liaison (Airborne) attached 1 Polish Parchute Brigade.
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Andrzej
Hello Everyone,
Another Citation for you this time for the award of the Military Medal,
Recipient : Strzelec Jerzy Romanów, 2BSK
"On Night 9/10 April 1945, this soldier took part in his Company's attack against the prepared enemy defences along R. Senio, n area of Felisio. After forcing a crossing of the river the Company was held up by close range Spandau fire from the far flood bank. Rifleman Romanów, orientated himself in the situation and on the spur of the moment alone attacked the enemy nest. Under enemy fire he rushed in to the position and engaged the enemy with grenades from the rear killing 2 Germans, the remaining 3 Germans surrendered, the Company was thus able to advance.
In a further attack against Felisio, when the section came under close range rifle fire, he crept up to the enemy position and with his Thompson sub machine gun he silenced the enemy, thus enabling the platoon to capture their objective. Rifleman Romanów showed outstanding presence of mind, great courage and exceptional devotion".
Recommended by Lt.General Szyszko-Bohusz, Commanding 2 Polish Corps.
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Andrzej
Hello Everyone,
Another Citation this time for the O.B.E. (Mil),
Recipient Lieutenant Colonel Ignacy Skoczeń.
"This officer has filled the appointment of APM2 Polish Corps since November 1943, during this time he has not only had to carry out his normal duties during active operations. But has been entirely responsible for the recruiting and training of Polish Provost Personnel and for the organisation of both the Provost and Traffic Control units throughout the Corps. His task has exceeded the normal duties of his appointment, his work has frequently brought him into contact with British formations and he has assisted in achieving most satisfactory co-operation".
Recommended by Lt. General Szyszko-Bohusz, Commanding 2 Polish Corps.
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Andrzej
Hello Everyone,
The following citation is an unusual one a British Military Medal for a Polish Bulldozer Driver, please read on :
Citation for the award of the Military Medal to Serjeant Franciszek Wodzyński from the 304th Mechanical Equipment Platoon, 2nd Polish Corps :
"Serjeant Wodzyński on 19th April 1945, during operations along river Gaiana drove a bulldozer D8 working from 0800 to 1800 hours under enemy artillery and mortar fire and opened up all diversions, approaches to rivers and filled in a series of craters along the road as instructed. He worked without stopping and without an assistant, who in the early morning had been wounded. A fine example of a soldier, he has on numerous occasions shown great personal courage. As the operator of the bulldozer he very materially assisted the further development of the operations".
Recommended by Lt. General Szyszko-Bohusz, Commanding 2 Polish Corps, June 1945.
Best wishes
Andrzej
Hello Everyone,
Another Citation for the British Military Cross awarded to Lieutenant Jan Świtalski, 5BSK, 3DSK, 2nd Polish Corps :
"On 13th November 1944 in a night attack against San Antonio as Commander of a mortar platoon, this officer went forward with the assault group. At the moment of breaking down enemy opposition in area Casola Piccolo to Casola Grande in direct contact with the enemy he directed the fire sp so effectively that the battalion accomplished its task with very small casualties. On 22 November 1944, in an attack against Monte Piano as commander of a mortar platoon at a forward observation post, with great danger to his personal safety and with great devotion he effectively directed the fire. Destroying enemy nests of resistance and clearing a path for the assault groups. Throughout the Italian campaign he has been an outstanding example of great daring and showed a thorough understanding of his duty as a soldier and has been an inspiration to his troops".
Recommended by Lt General Szyszko-Bohusz, Commanding 2 Polish Corps.
Dated : June 1945
Also awarded the KW x 3 (Cross of Valour and 2 Bars), Medal Wojska (Army Medal), Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 1909.
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Andrzej
Hello Everyone,
Whilst researching for a new project I came across the following Recommendations for the award of the M.B.E. (Military Division) Honorary.
Recommendation Number : 274 (T14927/561/372), Order of the British Empire (Military Division) Honorary Members :
Lieutenant Aleksander Buxakowski, Born 7th April 1901
Lieutenant Kazimierz Chylewski, Born 27th January 1887
Lieutenant Mirosław Gliński
Lieutenant W Krzyewski
Lieutenant Kazimierz Madolski
Lieutenant Stanisław Winter, Born 11th August 1902
What makes the above awards interesting is the Fact that the Recommendation from the War Office is dated 9th August 1948, also the awards were sent to the above at their homes in Poland.
Unfortunately the Citation for Lieutenant Aleksander Buxakowski is missing from the Archives, (still one avenue of research to follow)
Lieutenant Kazimierz Chylewski, Polish Army Medical Service, Grudziądz.
"Lieutenant Chylewski while in German hands rendered devoted service to British sick and wounded prisoners of war in his capacity as Pharmacist at Reserve Lazarett Schildberg and later at Reserve Lazarett Wollstein".
Doctor Mirosław Gliński, Polish Army Medical Service, of Kielce.
"This officer while in German captivity in his capacity as Medical Officer at Stalag XXB (Schubin), rendered devoted service to sick and wounded British prisoners of war".
Lieutenant W. Krzyewski, Polish Army Medical Service.
"This officer while a prisoner of war in German hands served from 1940 to 1944 in the prisoner of war hospital known as Reserve Lazarett Tangerhutte, Stalag XIA. In the autumn of 1940 one British officer and about sixteen Other Ranks were admitted as patients. Lieutenant Krzyewski rendered all possible assistance to the British prisoners in spite of the opposition of the German Authorities, who were particularly hostile to them. In his treatment of the seriously sick he showed a devotion and conscientiousness which undoubtedly saved the life of one British patient, which the German doctors had given up as a hopeless case. Further Lieutenant Krzyewski's morale and cheerfulness in the most adverse circumstances were an inspiration to the prisoners of all Nationalities in the camp".
Lieutenant Kazimierz Madolski, Polish Army Medical Services, Tozen, Mickiewicz 15, Pomorze.
"Lieutenant Madolski while in German hands, rendered devoted service to British sick and wounded prisoners of war in his capacity as Pharmacist at Reserve Lazarett Schildberg and later at Reserve Lazarett Wollstein".
Dr. Stanisław Winter, Polish Army Medical Service, Warszawa, ul. 6 m 10.
"This Officer while in German Capivity in his capcity as Medical Officer at Stalag XXB (Schubin) rendered devoted services to sick and wounded British prisoners of war".
All the above were awarded the M.B.E. (Military Division) Honorary.
No doubt after the end of hostilities, it took the authorities time to gather the relevant information and witnesses to confirm everything.
Best wishes
Andrzej
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