BRITISH AWARDS TO POLISH ARMY OFFICERS AND OTHER RANKS SERVING IN - |
1 POLISH ARMOURED DIVISION |
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MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH – COMMANDER (CB) |
1 CB In recognition of outstanding services by senior officers, generally Major-General or above. |
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RANK |
NAME |
FIRST NAME(S) |
STATUS |
AWARDS INFORMATION |
Maj-Gen |
Maczek |
Stanislaw |
CO 1 Pol Armd Div |
missing |
MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (MILITARY DIVISION) HONORARY CBE |
2 CBEs Awarded for meritorious service. |
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RANK |
NAME |
FIRST NAME(S) |
STATUS |
AWARDS INFORMATION |
Col |
Dworak |
Kazimierz |
Deputy Div CO (until 6 April 1945) |
missing |
Col |
Majewski |
Tadeusz |
CO 10 Armd Cav Bde (until 16 January 1945 and Deputy Div CO from 24 October 1945) |
missing |
MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (MILITARY DIVISION) HONORARY OBE |
6 CBEs Awarded for meritorious service. |
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RANK |
NAME |
FIRST NAME(S) |
STATUS |
AWARDS INFORMATION |
Col |
Deskur |
Jerzy |
CO Armd Div Replacement Camp (from 1 August 1944) |
missing |
Lt Col |
Fryzendorf MBE |
Edward |
ADOS, 1 Pol Armd Div |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Col |
Grajkowski |
Jan |
Commander Signals, 1 Pol Armd Div (up to 18 May 1945) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Col |
Grudzinski |
Antoni |
CO 10 Armd Cav Bde (from 16 July 1945) |
missing |
Maj |
Marowski |
Jan |
24 Lancers (Armoured) Regiment |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Lt-Col Dr |
Pawlowicz |
Wladyslaw |
Commander, Div Medical Units (from November 1943) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
MOST EXCELLENT ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (MILITARY DIVISION) HONORARY MBE |
8 MBEs Awarded for meritorious service. |
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RANK |
NAME |
FIRST NAME(S) |
STATUS |
AWARDS INFORMATION |
Lt |
Bachurzewski |
Zbigniew |
missing |
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Mjr |
Czarnecki |
Marian |
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missing |
Lt-Col |
Fryzendorf |
Edward |
ADOS, 1 Pol Armd Div |
missing See OBE list |
WO I |
Jedraszak |
Stefan |
Ord Fd Pk, 1 Pol Armd Div |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
WO I |
Pienkowski |
Waclaw |
3 Inf Bde Wksp Coy, (Armament Artificer) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Capt |
Podoski |
Jan |
DAQMG 1 Pol Armd Div |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Mjr |
Wasowicz |
Michal |
Commander EME 1 Pol Armd Div (from 30 October 1943 to 31 August 1945) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Capt |
Wołyncewicz |
Waclaw |
Div HQ DADMS 1 Pol Armd Div |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL (BEM) |
4 BEMs The BEM was awarded to ranks below warrant officer for meritorous service. |
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RANK |
NAME |
FIRST NAME(S) |
STATUS |
AWARDS INFORMATION |
Sjt |
Grambor |
Stanislaw |
Provost Coy, 1 Pol Armd Div |
Since the beginning of the time the Division went into action Sergeant Grambor has been attached as a M.P. to the 8 Infantry Battalion. Very frequently, when all normal means of communication had been rendered impracticable by heavy enemy fire, he delivered orders for his C.O. to the Company Commanders under difficult conditions. On 28th October 1944, Sergeant Grambor was one of the first to enter Breda. In extraordinarily arduous circumstances he made his way through to a company, which was cut off from the remainder of the Battalion, in order to deliver a new wireless set. On the 30th October 1944, during the battle on the Mark Canal 8 Infantry Battalion was engaged in hard fighting, trying to establish a bridgehead on the canal. Sergeant Grambor twice went across the canal, which was under heavy artillery, mortar and M.G. fire, carrying orders from the C.O. to the Company Commander thereby successfully helping the latter to consolidate to the position. This N.C.O. displayed in the entire action exemplary bravery. |
Sjt |
Niziolek |
Jozef |
1 A Tk Regt |
On 15 September 1943, at Bridgham, Norfolk, Sjt Niziolek rescued an RAF officer from a burning Hurricane which had crashed. Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload [ed.: omitted from list in General Maczek’s memoirs] |
L/Sjt |
Sobiech |
Hieronim |
10 Lt Fd Amb |
During whole action of the 1 Polish Armoured Division, Sjt Sobiech as a fitter of the Repair Section, zealously worked in keeping fit all vehicles of the 10 Light Fd Ambulance. He did not interrupt his work even under enemy fire, repairing ambulances, and keeping them going under all conditions. On 15th August 1944, at Quilly area in Normandy during an enemy air raid on the ADS [ed.: Advanced Dressing Station], Sjt Sobiech was partially buried and received severe shock. He had to be evacuated to the CCS [ed.: Casualty Clearing Station] but he voluntarily returned after a few days in order to continue his good work. |
S/Sjt |
Zajdel |
Andrzej |
HQ Army Service Corps, 1 Pol Armd Div |
This N.C.O. has set a fine example at all times. Due to his outstanding work many difficulties to the smooth supply of ammunition have been avoided. During the pursuit from S. Seines to Belgium he did particularly good work while at an Advanced ammunition Point in a sector which had not been cleared of the enemy. He showed great coolness and devotion to duty under difficult circumstances. |
HONORARY COMPANION OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (D.S.O.) |
16 DSOs The DSO was awarded to commissioned officers for distinguished service, normally in positions of command but also, and much less frequently, for individual acts of gallantry. |
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RANK |
NAME |
FIRST NAME(S) |
STATUS |
AWARDS INFORMATION |
Mjr |
Berendt |
Witold |
CO 1 LAA Regt (from 8 August 1944) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Lt-Col |
Complak |
Karol |
CO 1 Inf Bn (Highland) (from 1 December 1943) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Col |
Dec |
Wladyslaw |
CO 3 Inf Bde (from 13 January 1945) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Lt-Col |
Dorantt |
Jan |
Chief Engr 1 Pol Armd Div (from August 1943), formerly CO 10 Engineer Company. |
While Commander, Polish Engineers of the [1st Polish Armd] Division over particularly difficult ground in Belgium and Holland he performed his task so well that the Division was able to cover 470 km in 9 days, in spite of extensive demolitions and flooding by the Germans. Lt-Col Dorantt especially distinguished himself on 3 and 4 November during the forcing of the Mark Canal under heavy artillery and mortar fire, and the credit for the successful crossing is in no small measure due to the determined execution of his difficult task of bridging this obstacle. By his capable organisation and complete indifference to danger, by his personal bravery and presence whenever danger threatened most, he set a fine example to his men, who at that time had suffered heavy casualties and were nearing exhaustion. |
Lt-Col |
Dowbor |
Romuald |
CO 24 Lancers (Armd) Regt (from August 1944) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Lt-Col |
Koszutski |
Stanisław |
CO 2 Armd Regt (from 28 September 1942 to 29 April 1945) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Maj-Gen |
Maczek CB |
Stanislaw |
GOC 1 Pol Armd Div |
Recommendation Maj-Gen Maczek has commanded 1 Polish Armd Div throughout the period of its participation in the campaign in North West Europe and has on all occasions afforded it bold and resolute leadership and demonstrated outstanding skill as a tactician. Since it was first committed in this theatre this div has been engaged in the most varied types of combat. Heavy demands have repeatedly been made upon it, and the courage, determination and endurance of its troops have been subjected to the most severe tests. Special mention must be made in this connection of the bitter and savage fighting at Falaise and of the pursuit, relatively swift but with its attendant military difficulties, from the Somme. That this div has successfully met every call which has been made upon it and has established an excellent and enviable record in battle in attributable in large measure to the energy, skill and resources of Maj-Gen Maczek. His grasp and appreciation of the problems with which he has been confronted have consistently been quick and sound and he has shown marked ability speedily to formulate and carry out plans and to adapt the resources at his disposal to the changing requirements of any situation. By the force of his personality and his unending, concern for the welfare of his troops he has encouraged all those about him to quite extraordinary efforts. The relentless determination, indefatigable industry and intrepid leadership of Maj-Gen Maczek have been outstanding and he has made a notable contribution to the success of the common cause. |
Col |
Majewski |
Tadeusz |
CO 10 Armoured Cavalry Brigade (up to 16 January 1945) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Col |
Maresch |
Karol |
CO 2 Fd Arty Regt (from 15 November 1943 to 8 January 1946) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Col |
Noel |
Bronislaw |
Commander Div Artillery, 1 Pol Armd Div (up to 1 February 1946) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Lt-Col |
Nowaczynski |
Aleksander |
CO 8 Inf Bn (from 1 November 1943) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Col |
Skibinski |
Franciszek |
CO 10 Armd Cav Bde from 16 January to 16 July 1945 |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Mjr |
Stankiewicz |
Ludwik |
G.S.O. I, 1 Pol Armd Div (from 19 July 1944 to 27 September 1945) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Lt-Col |
Stefanowicz |
Aleksander |
CO 1 Armd Regt (from 15 November 1943) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Lt Col |
Szydlowski |
Zdzisław |
CO 9 Inf Bn (from 21 November 1943 to 15 January 1945) |
Lt Colonel Szydłowski, Zdzisław, CO 9th Polish Inf Bn on August, 19th, 20th, 21st, 1944, the situation in the hills north of Chambois became temporarily critical owing to a local breakthrough of enemy armour, which resulted in troops on these hills, 2nd Polish Armd Regt, 9th Polish Inf Bn and 1 A/Tk Bty, being cut off from the main body of the Division and from supplies. Strong enemy attacks followed with armour and artillery, both from the east and west. Lt Col Szydłowski, by seniority, took command of the whole group. Owing to his personal courage, example and coolness, the critical situation has been overcome, enemy attacks beaten off and the task of the Division performed. |
Mjr |
Zgorzelski |
Władysław |
CO 10 Motor Bn (Dgns) (from 21 January to 8 September 1945) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
MILITARY CROSS (M.C.) |
21 MCs Awarded to all ranks of the Services in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land. |
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RANK |
NAME |
FIRST NAME(S) |
STATUS |
AWARDS INFORMATION |
Lt |
Antonowicz |
Mikolaj |
1 A Tk Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Capt |
Barbacki |
Roman Marian |
Artillery, 1 Pol Armd Div |
missing |
Capt |
Bartosiński |
Marjan |
1 Armd Regt |
(posthumous) Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
2/Lt |
Blędowski |
Władysław |
24 Armd Lancers Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Lt |
Bletek |
Tadeusz |
11 Engr Sqn |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Lt |
Bobula |
Adam |
9 Inf Bn |
On 19th April 1945, Lt Bobula was sent to contact a company which was heavily engaged in fighting for a crossing of the Kűsten canal near Dörpen (MR 745876). When he succeeded in reaching the company, he found that the commander had been seriously wounded and one of his officers killed. Realising that conditions were becoming critical, he took command of the company himself and at the head of the leading platoon crossed the river under heavy artillery, mortar and machine-gun fire and with his ranks much depleted, as a result of bitter counter-attacks by the enemy, eventually established a bridge head on the far side. As a result, the remainder of the company was able to cross the canal. During the whole of the action, Lt Bobula set a magnificent example to his men by his initiative, leadership and total disregard of danger to himself and showed bravery of a very high order under most difficult conditions. Recommended on 28th June 1945 by Maj Gen Rudnicki, GOC 1 Polish Armd Div. |
Capt |
Bojanowski |
Zbigniew |
10 Dragoons Bn |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
2/Lt |
Dzierżek |
Adam |
24 Armd Lancers Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Capt |
Jakubiec |
Władysław |
2 Armd Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Capt |
Jozefowicz |
Henryk |
1 Fd Arty Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Capt |
Klodziński |
Zygmunt |
10 Mtd Rifles Armd Recce Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Lt |
Marcinkiewicz |
Adam |
8 Inf Bn |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Lt |
Rudniak |
Marcin |
1 Fd Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Capt |
Salwa |
Jan |
10 Mtd Rifles Armd Recce Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
2/Lt |
Soltys |
Henryk |
1 Armd Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
2/Lt |
Stojowski |
Leon |
1 Inf Bn (Highland) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Capt |
Sumiński |
Albert |
2 Fd Arty Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
2/Lt |
Szczygiel |
Stanisław |
1 Inf Bn (Highland) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Capt |
Szubarga |
Andrzej |
8 Inf Bn |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Capt |
Wasilewski |
Jerzy |
CO of Sqn of 10 Mounted Rifles Regt (Armd Recce), later Major, CO 10 Mtd Rifles Armd Recce Regt (from 25 August 1944) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Capt |
Wyrwalski |
Karol |
Armd Bde Wksp Coy |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL (D.C.M.) |
5 DCMs Awarded to warrant and non-commissioned ranks for gallantry in action against the enemy. |
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RANK |
NAME |
FIRST NAME(S) |
STATUS |
AWARDS INFORMATION |
L/Sjt |
Dzierzbiński |
Wincenty |
1 Armd Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Sapper |
Gros |
Konrad |
10 Engr Sqn |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
L/Cpl |
Roczmierowski |
Franciszek |
10 Mtd Rifles Armd Recce Regt |
On 1st May he greatly distinguished himself in the action to seize the bridges east of Remels. The troop in which he served as operator in troop leader’s tank reached a bridge which was found to be mined by the enemy. In spite of heavy machine-gun and 20 mm gunfire, he left his tank and managed to remove from the mines pull and electric ignitors. Next he removed the detonator from a bomb dug into the road surface and pulled it aside. Wounded in the eyes by an explosion of a grenade, Lance-Corporal Roczmierowski refused to be evacuated and took part in the further action of his troop. His high courage and devotion to duty enabled the troop to seize the bridge and contributed to the success which led to the surprise attack on the enemy’s strong defence positions at Remels and further east. The insignia of the DCM was sent to him by The War Office on 30 Sept 1948. Above details courtesy of Mark Spence (grandson). Recommended for the DCM on 3 July 1945 by Major-General Rudnicki, GOC 1 Polish Armd Div. |
L/Cpl |
Siodmak |
Władysław |
10 Mtd Rifles Armd Recce Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Cpl |
Szalkowski |
Władysław |
10 Mtd Rifles Armd Recce Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
MILITARY MEDAL (M.M.) |
27 MMs The MM was awarded to warrant and non-commissioned ranks for gallantry in action against the enemy. It ranked below the DCM. |
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RANK |
NAME |
FIRST NAME(S) |
STATUS |
AWARDS INFORMATION |
Cpl |
Bec |
Nikodem |
2 Armd Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Pte |
Bogdan |
Antoni |
3 Troop Carrying Coy |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Cpl |
Budzyński |
Władysław |
1 Inf Bn (Highland) |
On 13th April 1945 in the sector of Weede, Holland (MR 565973) his carrier section ran into heavy enemy machine-gun and light A/T fire. Our own troops on his right, (Belgian Para Bn) were by mistake also firing at his section. Corporal Budzynski gave orders to keep contact with the enemy and at great risk to his life tried to get to the Belgian paratroops to explain their mistake and stop their fire. By this deed, he prevented casualties and inspired his men to fight on in spite of the fire from the rear. |
L/Cpl |
Ciężak |
Franciszek |
Indep MG Coy |
On 19th April 1945, during a heavy engagement on Kűsten Kanal (MR 7487), L/Cpl Ciezak displayed great bravery and coolness. Under intense enemy mortar and machine-gun fire, he ran twice to a forward machine-gun position and supplied it with ammunition. When the M.G. gunner was wounded, he took his place, and opening fire at a very short range, repulsed the German counter-attack. |
Cpl Cadet |
Doruch |
Jozef |
10 Mounted Rifles Regt (Armd Recce) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
S/Sjt |
Drygala |
Jan |
10 Dragoons Bn |
On 26 April 1945 as platoon commander S/Sgt Drygala was leading the first assault party across the river Leda (MR 9111) under heavy machine-gun fire. His leadership and bravery helped to make the crossing successful and to establish the first small bridgehead on the other side of the river. During the operation, he was wounded but refused to let his men evacuate him until he was satisfied that the position was securely held. |
Sjt |
Fec |
Wojciech |
3 Inf Bde |
On 14 April 1945 during an attack, Sgt Fec’s platoon was advancing towards a strongly defended enemy stronghold situated in a wrecked factory. The enemy surprised the advancing troops by heavy mortars and machine-gun fire. Snipers were in action. Under heavy enemy machine-gun fire, Sgt Fec displayed great bravery carrying on the advance at the head of his platoon and by an encircling movement captured the objective. 23 enemy were killed and 50 were taken prisoner. |
Sjt |
Fligiel |
Edward |
2 Armd Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
L/Sjt |
Gacyk |
Leon |
Armd Bde Wksp Coy |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
L/Sjt |
Gorski |
Stanislaw |
1 Pol Armd Div MG Coy |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
L/Sjt |
Han |
Władysław |
11 Engr Sqn |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Cpl |
Hasiuk |
Stanisław |
1 A Tk Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Pte |
Kamiecki or Kamieniecki |
Karol |
3 Troop Carrying Coy |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
L/Cpl |
Kosmina (Kozmina) |
Władysław |
11 Fd Amb |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
RSM |
Lenczowski |
Franciszek |
9 Inf Bn |
Formerly of the 14th Lancers Armd Regt. On the 20th April 1945 – Kűstenkanal – north of Dörpen (MR 740877) as a platoon commander during the fighting for the crossing of the canal – crossed the canal with his platoon under very heavy enemy artillery and machine gun fire and when on the other side repulsed an enemy counter-attack making it 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 on 28th June 1945 by Maj Gen Rudnicki, GOC 1 Polish Armd Div. |
Sjt |
Łysakowski |
Tomasz or Stefan |
2 Sigs Sqn |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Pte |
Mitek |
Stanislaw |
10 Mot Bn (Dgns) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Sjt Maj Cad Off |
Mogilski |
Władysław Tadeusz |
9 Rifle Bn |
On 7 September 1944, during the attack of Roulers by the 9th Polish Inf Bn, Cadet Officer Mogilski, by a courageous and decisive manoeuvre greatly contributed to the success of his battalion in liberating the southern part of the town. This manoeuvre was carried out with 3 sections of Bren carriers (under strength) and 2 sections of the anti-tank platoon. Although the losses were heavy, (1 killed and 7 wounded), he repulsed enemy counter-attacks despite very difficult circumstances and displayed great personal valour and courage. |
S/Sjt |
Olczak (Olczyk) |
Leon |
Inf Bde Wksp |
L/Sjt per Polish source Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Sjt |
Olden |
Franciszek |
1 Fd Arty Regt (SP) |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Sjt |
Rozum |
Jan |
2 Fd Arty Regt |
L/Sjt per Polish source Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
L/Cpl |
Sagin |
Zygmunt |
1 A Tk Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
S/Sjt |
Strzyzewski |
Stefan |
HQ Sqn 10 Armd Bde |
L/Sjt per Polish source Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Sjt |
Terlecki |
Jozef |
2 Fd Arty Regt |
L/Sjt per Polish source Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Gnr |
Turowski |
Franciszek |
1 LAA Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
Cpl |
Urgacz |
Marian |
1 Fd Arty Regt |
Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
S/Sjt |
Walilko |
Antoni |
24 Armd Lancers Regt |
L/Sjt per Polish source Recommendation awaiting transcription and upload |
KING’S COMMENDATION FOR BRAVE CONDUCT (CERTIFICATE) |
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RANK |
NAME |
FIRST NAME(S) |
STATUS |
AWARDS INFORMATION |
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1939 TO 1945 STAR |
The 1939 to 1945 Star was awarded for any period of operational service overseas between 3rd September 1939 and 8th May 1945. The criteria is normally 180 days’ service between these dates. |
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Awarded to 14,301 soldiers of 1st Polish Armd Div |
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FRANCE AND GERMANY STAR |
Star awarded for 1 or more days’ service in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland and Germany from 6th June 1944 to 8th May 1945. |
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Awarded to 18,724 soldiers of 1st Polish Armd Div |
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DEFENCE MEDAL |
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1 AA Art Regt |
317 |
MENTION IN DISPATCHES |
A soldier mentioned in dispatches is one whose name appears in an official report written by a superior officer and sent to the high command, in which is described the soldier's gallant or meritorious action in the face of the enemy. |
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First name |
Status |
AWARDS INFORMATION |
BREAKDOWN OF DECORATIONS AND AWARDS The figures indicated in [..] are from Wysocki’s book and are shown when there are differences between the two sources. |
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Formation/Unit |
CB |
CBE |
OBE |
MBE |
BEM |
DSO |
MC |
DCM |
MM |
Total |
1939-1945 STAR |
FRANCE AND GERMANY STAR |
HQ 1 Armd Div |
[1] |
[1] |
3 |
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2 |
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7 |
460 |
566 |
HQ 10 Armd Cav Bde |
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[1] |
[1] |
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1 |
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3 |
210 |
221 |
HQ 3 Inf Bde |
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2 |
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2 |
95 |
111 |
HQ Div Arty |
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[1] |
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1 |
85 |
140 |
1 Armd Regt |
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1 |
2 |
1 |
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4 |
639 |
793 |
2 Armd Regt |
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1 |
1 |
1 [0] |
[2] |
5 |
749 |
870 |
24 Lancers Armd Regt |
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1 |
2 |
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1 |
4 |
656 |
799 |
10 Dragoons Regt |
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1 |
1 |
2 |
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4 |
797 |
942 |
Highland Rifle Bn |
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1 |
2 |
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1 |
4 |
709 |
1025 |
8 Rifle Bn |
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1 |
2 |
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2 |
5 |
1075 |
1356 |
9 Rifle Bn * |
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1 |
1 |
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2 |
4 |
850 |
311 |
1 Indep MG Sqn |
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2 |
2 |
270 |
330 |
1 Fd Arty Regt mot |
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2 |
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2 |
4 |
702 |
871 |
2 Fd Arty Regt mot |
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1 |
2 |
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2 |
5 |
643 |
788 |
1 A Tk Regt |
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2 |
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1 |
3 |
896 |
993 |
1 Lt AA Regt |
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1 |
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1 |
2 |
632 |
717 |
10 Mtd Rifles Armd Recce Regt |
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3 |
3 |
3 |
9 |
706 |
766 |
1 Sigs Bn |
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657 |
782 |
Div Engrs (HQ, 10 and 11 Engr Coys; Ord Fd Pk; Bridge Pl) |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
635 |
670 |
Div Wksp (HQ, Armd Bde Wksp; Inf Bde Wksp Coy) |
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1 |
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1 |
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2 |
461 |
487 |
Div Army Service (HQ, 10 and Div Tps Coy; Lorried Inf Coy) |
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1 |
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1 |
1426 |
1617 |
Div Med Services (10 Lt Fd Amb, 11 Fd Amb; 1 FDS; 1 Fd Hyg Pl |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
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3 |
481 |
583 |
1 Movement Control Sqn (later 8 Mil Pol Sqn) |
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82 |
117 |
1 Ord Pk |
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80 |
95 |
1 Rsvr Tank Sqn |
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51 |
100 |
1 Armd Div Replacement Camp |
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1 |
196 |
764 |
TOTALS |
[1] |
[2] |
4+[2] |
2 |
2(z) |
15+[1] |
22 |
1+[7] |
18+[2] |
79 |
14243 |
16814 |
Notes: BEM (z) At least 3 BEMs were awarded to soldiers of 1st Polish Armoured Division.
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Sources: 1. Dywizja Pancerna w Walce praca zbiorowa, Brussels, 1947. 1. Polska Dywizja Pancerna 1938+1947 Geneza I dzieje, Wysocki Tadeusz A., Polska Fundacja Kulturalna, London, 1989. |
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Remarks: (1) Based on the size of the unit, the number of France and Germany Stars (311) received by soldiers of the 9th Rifle Bn, appears questionable.
(2) Regarding Campaign Stars - according to information in General Maczek’s book, Od Podwody do Czołga, there were 18,724 recipients of the France and Germany Star, compared with 16,814 in the 1947 source. The former source gave 14,301 awards of the 1939-1945 Star, compared with 14,243 in the 1947 source. The listings of decorations in General Maczek’s memoirs was prepared by Col Antoni Grudzinski and based on the personal diaries of the C-in-C and Ministry of National Defence as well as the Daily Orders of the 1st Armoured Division. |
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SOURCES (1) The National Archives, Kew, England. Ref WO 373. War Office and Ministry of Defence: Military Secretary's Department: Recommendations for Honours and Awards for Gallant and Distinguished Service (Army). (2) https://www.gov.uk/medals-campaigns-descriptions-and-eligibility#overview [external site] |
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3/4th February 2014 Added recommendations for: - MC to Lt Bobula of 9th Inf Bn, MM to RSM Lenczowski of 9th Inf Bn, MM to Sjt Maj Cadet Mogilski of 9th Inf Bn, DSO to CO of 9th Polish Inf Bn, Lt Col Szydłowski. |
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22nd February 2014 Corrections to Decorations and Awards based on Wysocki’s published work added. Added recommendations for DSO to Lt-Col Jan Dorantt – CE Polish Armd Div; MMs to L/Cpl Ciężak of the Indep MG Coy; S/Sgt Drygala of the 10th Dragoons; Cpl Budzynski of 1 Inf Bn (Highland); Sgt Fec of 3rd Inf Bde. |
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7th September 2014 Added recommendation for Hon DSO to Major General Maczek |
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12th March 2015 Added recommendations for the British Empire Medal for L/Sjt Sobiech, S/Sjt Zajdel and Sjt Grambor. |
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13th March 2015 Updated note on recommendations to be transcribed with regard to 1st Polish Armoured Division. |
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