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Pniak, Karol

Date of birth:
January 26th, 1910 (Jaworzno/Voivodeship of Cracow, Austrian Empire)
Date of death:
November 10th, 1980
Nationality:
Polish (1918-1939, IInd Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 1st, 1941
Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 1st, 1941
Krzyz Walecznych
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 1st, 1942
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1944
Krzyz Walecznych
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1944
Krzyz Walecznych
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Awarded on:
October 31st, 1946
Recommendation:
He has distinguished himself in combat against the enemy by deeds of initiaive, courage and endurance during one or more aerial flights as Commander of a flight of Polish fighter pilots, part of the British 2nd Tactical Air Force during the last phase of hostilities on the continent of Europe, in particular by operating frequently over Dutch territory. In doing so, he has served the interests of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Royal Decree no.24
Vliegerkruis (VK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1946
Krzyz Walecznych
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With "BATTLE OF BRITAIN" clasp
1939-1945 Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With "FRANCE AND GERMANY" clasp
Air Crew Europe Star
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With "NORTH AFRICA 1942-43" clasp
Africa Star

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