Monte Cassino cross

[andrzejku98]

Hello Everyone,

I came across the following Monte Cassino Cross whilst surfing yesterday:



Monte Cassino Cross obverse



Monte Cassino Cross reverse numbered: 26864

When awarded the recipients details were as follows:

Rank: St.Szer. (L:ance Corporal)

Surname: Jóźwiak

Christian Name: Piotr

Date of Birth: 10th February 1903

Fathers Name: Andrzej

Army Number: 1903-44-III

Unit: 6 Kompania Sanitarnej (6th Medical Company)

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 26864

He was either a Regular or a Reservist in the September 1939 Campaign and was captured by the soviets in Kowel and after germany's invasion of the soviet union he was released and re-joined the Polish Army at Tockoje on the 2nd September 1941.



Piotr Jóźwiak during the September Campaign and soviet gulags

Piotr Jóźwiak died on the 10th November 1976.

Best wishes

Andrzej

[andrzejku98]

Hello Everyone,

Whilst surfing I came across the following Legitymacja and Crosses:



Monte Cassino Cross Legitymacja numbered: 23812

When awarded the recipients details were as follows:

Rank: Ulan.

Surname: Gardziejonek

Christian Name: Konstanty

Date of Birth: 20th May 1910 (although other sources state 1st August 1910)

Fathers Name: Antoni

Place of Birth: Stare Turki

Army Number: 1910-102-III

Unit: 15PULP (although on the Legitymacja his unit is listed has 23PUL.)

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 23812

Konstanty was captured on the 18th September 1939 by soviet forces and re-joined the Polish Army at Tatiszczewo on the 3rd September 1941 after being released from the Gulag's.



5KDP Badge Legitymacja awarded to Konstanty Gardziejonek



Monte Cassino Cross reverse numbered: 16682

When awarded the recipients details were as follows:

Rank: Strz. (Rifleman)

Surname: Rzeźnik

Christian Name: Władysław

Date of Birth: 1914

Fathers Name: Ludwik

Army Number: 1914-104-III

Unit: 14BS (14th Rifle Battalion, 5KDP)

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 16682



Monte Cassino Cross obverse and reverse numbered: 18461

When awarded the recipients details were as follows:

Rank: Strz. (Rifleman)

Surname: Zwierzak

Christian Name: Józef

Date of Birth: 27th November 1911

Fathers Name: Józef

Army Number: 1911-76-III

Unit: 16BS (16th Rifle Battalion, 5KDP)

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 18461



Monte Cassino Cross obverse and reverse numbered: 20997

When awarded the recipients details were as follows:

Rank: Kapral (Corporal)

Surname: Lachtera

Christian Name: Marian

Date of Birth: 18th November 1913

Place of Birth: Kuszlów

Army Number: 1913-68-III

Unit: 5PAL (5 Wileński Pułk Artylerii Lekkiej/5th Wilno Light Artillery Regiment)

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 20997

Marian Lachtera fought in the September 1939 Campaign and was captured by the soviets on the 19th September 1939 and was released from the Gulag's and rejoined the Polish Army at Tatiszczewo on the 3rd September 1941.



Monte Cassino Cross reverse numbered: 18935

When awarded the recipients details were as follows:

Rank: Strz. (Rifleman)

Surname: Nerkowski

Christian Name: Teofil

Date of Birth: 1908

Fathers Name: Jan

Army Number: 1908-26-III

Unit: 17BS (17th Rifle Battalion, 5KDP)

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 18935.



Monte Cassino Cross obverse reverse numbered: 35442

When awarded the recipients details were as follows:

Rank: Kanonier (Artilleryman/Gunner)

Surname: Palka

Christian Name: Jan Tadeusz

Date of Birth: 17th December 1924

Army Number: 1924-63-III

Unit: 7 Pułk Artylerii Przeciwpancernej (7th Anti-Tank Artillery Regiment)

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 35442

Jan Palka survived the war in Europe and came to the UK with his Regiment and after being demobbed from the Polish Resettlement Corps he settled down to civilian life in a foreign land, he died on the 10th June 2008 in Leeds.



Monte Cassino Cross Legitymacja numbered: 46308



Monte Cassino Cross obverse and reverse numbered: 46308

When awarded the recipients details were as follows:

Rank: Sierz. (Sergeant)

Surname: Kwaśny

Christian Name: Tomasz

Date of Birth: 1898

Army Number: 1898-275-III

Unit: 350 Kompania Materiałowa Stacji Zaopatrywania (350th Material Supply Company Station)

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 46308

Best wishes

Andrzej

[andrzejku98]

Hello Everyone,

Although not a Monte Cassino Cross, these items belonged to a recipient for sale on Ebay.co.uk:



Items obverse



Items reverse

Items include the Army Medal, Ribbon Bar with BKZzM, MW, British Italy Star and British 1939-1945 War Medal., plus ID Tags and shoulder Nationality Flashes.

When awarded the Monte Cassino Cross the recipients details were as follows:

Rank: Kapral Pchor. (Corporal-Officer Cadet)

Surname: Sąsiadek

Christian Name: Szczepan

Date of Birth: 1921

Army Number: 1921-233-III

Unit: P6Panc. (6th Armoured Regiment)

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 30880

Szczepan Sąsiadek survived the war in Europe and came to the UK with his Regiment and after being demobbed from the Polish Resettlement Corps he settled down to civilian life in a foreign land.

Szczepan Sąsiadek died on the 16th March 2012, whilst living at 2 Crediton Close, Northampton, NN3-3AJ.

Best wishes

Andrzej

p.s. who ever purchases the items will have a search on their hands to find the Monte Cassino Cross, but all things come to those who wait.

Best wishes

Andrzej

[TMZ]

A new photo of a soldier who has been shown here in previous posts - St. Sap. Antoni OŚCIŁOWSKI (awarded MCC 39356 as a member of 11 Komp. Sap.)

He is top left with 4 other un-named soldiers from an early photo, possibly from earliest recruitment time.

[andrzejku98]

Hello Everyone,

Whilst surfing today I came across the following Legitymacja:



3DSK Badge Legitymacja obverse



3DSK Badge Legitymacja reverse

The Legitymacja was awarded to Kapral Podchorąży Jerzy Czech

From my post numbered 160



Kapral Podchorąży Jerzy Czech

When awarded the Monte Cassino Cross his details were as follows:

Rank: Ulan

Surname: Czech

Christian Name: Jerzy

Date of Birth: 1921

Fathers Name: Zygmunt

Place of Birth: Warszawa

Army Number: 1921-45-III

Unit: 12PULP

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 3215

By the end of the war in Europe he had been promoted to Kapral Podchorąży (Corporal-Officer cadet) and awarded the Virtuti Militari Legitymacja numbered: 10126 and the Cross of Valour.

He died in 1970

Best wishes

Andrzej

[ErwinRommel1940]

Hi Everyone,

I have been trying to research a couple of Monte Cassino Medals in my collection and stumbled across the Monte Cassino thread here.

The first MCC I have is #15743, which according to lists I've found online, was awarded to Mikolaj Kuryla of the 13th "Wilenski" Battalion. I would love to confirm this is accurate, find out if there is any additional information on him and possibly a photo of the recipient to display with the cross.



The second MCC I have is #36631, falls in the range for the 8th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, but I haven't found anything additional on the recipient. This medal came in the standard British mailing box along with the recipients 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star and War Medal. The box is addressed to "Mr. Bucholc R.Z." from the Polish Resettlement Corps in Surrey (U.K.). Like the first cross, I'd like to confirm the recipient, obtain any possible additional information and a photo, if possible.



Thanks,

Nathan

[andrzejku98]

Hello Nathan,

May I be the first to welcome you to the Forum and congratulate you on your acquisitions, now down to business:

When awarded the Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 15743 the recipients details were as follows:

Rank: Strzelców (Rifleman)

Surname: Kuryła

Christian Name: Mikołaj

Date of Birth: 1910

Army Number: (also found on His ID Tags) : 1910-309-III

Unit: 13 Wileński Batalion Strzelców „Rysiów”

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 15743

unfortunately I could not find anything more about him, although he did survive the war in Europe.

With regards to your second cross

When awarded the Monte Cassino Cross Numbered: 36631 the recipients details were as follows:

Rank: Kapral-Podchorąży (Corporal-Officer Cadet)

Surname: Bucholc

Christian Name: Ryszard

Date of Birth: 1921

Army Number: 1921-124-III

Unit: 8 Pułk Artylerii Przeciwlotniczej Ciężkiej (8th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment)

Monte Cassino Cross numbered: 36631

From the Regimental History, I can add the following information for you Nathan:

British Stars Legitymacja Numbered: 74

Medal Wojska (Army Medal) Legitymacja Numbered: 3208



Polish Army Medal obverse

2nd Corps Badge Numbered: (unfortunately the Regimental History only lists 2 or 3 digits: 89



2nd Corps Badge

Nathan the British Stars Legitymacja (Authorization Card) would have been for the 1939-1945 Star and the Italy Star.

The number: 30032249 was Ryszard service number in the Polish Resettlement Corps after being demobbed from the Polish Army in the UK.

Also from the Regimental History Nathan he was awarded the Krzyż Walecznych (Cross of Valour 1939-1945 Type) as shown below:



Cross of Valour obverse

Hope that this information is of some use and help to you Nathan

Best wishes & Seasons Greetings

Andrzej

[Gonzo500]

Hello All

A quick line to wish you all a Happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

And a special thank you to Andrzej for all your time and effort to help members this year.

All the Best Kevin

[ErwinRommel1940]

Hi Andrzej,

Many thanks for the information on both of my crosses. I am glad that I was able to confirm that the MCC that came with the mailing box is correct. Interesting to see that he also was awarded several other items that were not included in the group. In some of your other posts, I see that you have posted a photo of the Legitymacja, would it be possible to obtain a scan of the one you've referenced above?

Thanks,

Nathan

[Dawid Chabowski]

Today I received from Andrzejku's daughter sadly information he is went to Lord. I would like to honor here an exceptional man and dear friend who inspired the whole community of collectors with his passion and actively supported many people looking for information about veterans from around the world. Thanks to him, I received a lot of information about "my heroes". Thank you for your helpful service on the Warrelics website and beyond.
In memory of ANDRZEJKU SANKOWSKI (1958-2022)