Hello,
My Grandfather fought at Monte Cassino. These are souvenirs of him and more.
I am looking for information about the decorated Cross 16422
Thank you for your help.
Best wishes
Szymon
Hello,
My Grandfather fought at Monte Cassino. These are souvenirs of him and more.
I am looking for information about the decorated Cross 16422
Thank you for your help.
Best wishes
Szymon
Hello Szymon,
Many thanks for your post and may I be the first to welcome you to the Forum, when the Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 16422 was awarded the recipients details were as follows :
Rank : Strz. (Rifleman)
Surname : Jaworski
Christian Name : Edward
Date of Birth : There are 2 listed born in 1920 they are as follows :
1) Born 18th May 1920, Fathers Name : Franciszek, Born in Trzebinia
2) Born 18th November 1920 in Stary Sącz
Army Number : (also found on His ID Tags) : 1920-39-III
Unit : 14BS (14th Rifle Battalion, 5KDP)
Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 16422
Once again Szymon welcome to the Forum
Best wishes
Andrzej
Hello andrzejku, please share information who was recipent MC Cross 8196.
Best wishes
Hello Damdam06,
Many thanks for your post, with reference to Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 8196 when awarded the Recipients details were as follows :
Rank : Kapral (Corporal)
Surname : Łowczak
Christian Name : Aleksander
Date of Birth : 18th July 1906
Fathers Name : Władysław
Place of Birth : Lublin
Army Number : 1906-10-III
Unit : 2KZaop, 3DSK
By the end of the war he had been promoted to Plut. (Lance Sergeant) and had also been decorated with the Cross of Valour (KW).
That is all the information that I could find for you Damdam06.
Best wishes
Andrzej
p.s. you can if you wish use your Christian Name to end your posts if you like.
Hello Everyone,
I found the following whilst surfing yesterday :
Szer. Józef Hyżak wearing both the Army Medal and Monte Cassino Cross.
AB64 belonging to Szer. Józef Hyżak
Ribbon Bar, Monte Cassino Cross and Legitymacja
5KDP Badge and Legitymacja Numbered : 2532
British Awards Legitymacja for the 1939-1945 Star & the Italy Star.
British Award Legitymacja for the 1939-1945 War Medal.
When awarded the Monte Cassino Cross his details were as follows :
Rank : Szer. (Private)
Surname : Hyżak
Christian Name : Józef
Date of Birth : 22nd December 1904
Fathers Name : Jan
Place of Birth : Racław
Army Number : 1904-27-III
Unit : 6KSanit, 5KDP
Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 26853.
Best wishes
Andrzej
Hello Everyone,
Another Monte Cassino Cross for sale this time on Allego.pl
Monte Cassino Cross Reverse Numbered : 36156
When awarded the Recipients details were as follows :
Rank : Kanonier (Artilleryman)
Surname : Maćkowiak
Christian Name : Franciszek
Date of Birth : 12th April 1911
Fathers Name : Feliks
Place of Birth : Góry pow. Sokołów Podlaski
Army Number : 1911-225-III
Unit : 7PAPLotLek.
Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 36156
Best wishes
Andrzej
Hello Everyone,
I have the following to share with you all the following Legitymacja belonging to 2 members of the same Regiment :
British Awards Legitymacja for both the 1939-1945 Star and the Italy Star awarded to Kan. Franciszek Kałamarz
When awarded the Monte Cassino Cross his details were as follows :
Rank : Kan.
Surname : Kałamarz
Christian Name : Franciszek
Date of Birth : 1st October 1917
Fathers Name : Jan
Born in : Lipniki
Army Number : 1917-42-III
Unit : 7PAPpanc.
Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 35304
In 1951 he left the UK bound for the U.S.A.
6th June 1951 Franciszek Kałamarz left the UK from Liverpool Docks and travelled to the U.S.A.
Franciszek Kałamarz Application for U.S. Citizenship.
The second item that I wish to show is the following :
SKZzM Legitymacja Numbered : 9312 obverse
SKZzM Legitymacja Numbered : 9312 reverse
When awarded the Monte Cassino Cross the recipients details were as follows :
Rank : Kapral Pchor. (Corporal/Officer Cadet)
Surname : Dorywalski
Christian Name : Tadeusz Kazimierz
Date of Birth : 20th June 1922
Fathers Name : Kazimierz
Place of Birth : Konin
Army Number : 1922-61-III
Unit : 7PAPpanc
Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 35116
By the end of the war in Europe he had been promoted to Podporucznik (2nd Lieutenant) and awarded both the Cross of Valour and the Silver Cross of Merit with Swords, he was severely wounded in the Battle for Bologna on the 13th April 1945 and ended the war in the Polish Hospital recovering from his wounds.
He also received the Army Medal and British 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star and the 1939-1945 Defence Medal.
Pplk. Tadeusz Kazimierz Dorywalski died on the 25th November 2015
Ppor. Tadeusz Kazimierz Dorywalski.
Tadeusz Kazimierz Dorywalski in later life
Ppor. Tadeusz Kazimierz Dorywalski service record.
Best wishes
Andrzej
Hello Artee1986,
With regards to recipients of the Italian War Cross, I have found another recipient General Bryg. Klemens Rudnicki :
General Klemens Rudnicki awards held at the PISM in London
Also I have attached photographs of General Duch awards and General Bohusz-Szyszko, the Italian War Cross is clearly seen both again are from the PISM in London
Some of General Duch awards.
Awards of General Dyw. Bohusz-Szyszko
Best wishes
Andrzej
Hello andrzejku, please share information who was recipent Monte Cassino Cross 861
Best wishes
Damian
Hello Damian,
Many thanks for your post when awarded the Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 861 the Recipients details were as follows :
Rank : Kapral s.p.
Surname : Jakimiak
Christian Name : Henryk
Date of Birth : 21st July 1915
Fathers Name : Aleksander
Place of Birth : Kosów Lacki
Army Number : 1915-53-III
Unit : 12PULP
Monte Cassino Cross Numbered : 861
Kapral Henryk Jakimiak was killed in action on the 11th May 1944 and was buried in the Polish War Cemetery at Monte Cassino in Grave Number : 3-E-18
Grave of Kapral s.p. Henryk Jakimiak 12PULP.
Hope this information is of some use and help to you Damian
Best wishes
Andrzej
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