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Skibinski, Franciszek Maria

Date of birth:
August 15th, 1899 (München, German Empire)
Date of death:
May 16th, 1991 (Warsaw, Poland)
Buried on:
Cmentarz Wojskowy
Plot: A38. Row: 4. Grave: 5.
Service number:
A 04427
Nationality:
Polish (1918-1939, IInd Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921)
Awarded on:
1921

No. 2630
Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny
Awarded on:
1938
Krzyz Zaslugi in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pulkownik (Colonel)
Unit:
HQ, 10th Polish Armoured Cavalry Brigade, 1st Polish Armoured Division, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:
April 3rd, 1946

Royal Decree no.63
Bronzen Leeuw (BL)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
General Dywizji (Major General)
Awarded on:
1989
Krzyz Czynu Bojowego Polskich Sil Zbrojnych na Zachodzie
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pulkownik (Colonel)
"On 15/22 Sep 44 whilst engaged in operations to clear part of Southern Holland, 3 Inf Brigade ** successfully for the towns of AXEL and HULST forcing the Germans to withdraw finally to the North bank of the SCHELDE. During this action Col. SKIBINSKI exhibited great courage and ability, commanding personally from his tank amongst the forward troops.

On 7 and 8 Nov 44 during hard fighting for the MOERDIJK bridge head, he was an inspiring example to the Brigade which was battling under exceedingly trying and difficult conditions and subject to continuous and heavy enemy fire from mortars and artillery and it was largely due to his untiring efficiency that a successful conclusion was reached.

In both these actions and throughout the whole campaign in North West Europe, Col. Skibinski has displayed outstanding bravery and great power of endurance and leadership, and has been a magnificent Brigade Commander in every respect."

- 3 July 1945
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Krzyz Zaslugi in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Podpulkownik (Lieutenant-colonel)
For merit in 1940.
Krzyz Walecznych
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
For services in 1940 and 1944-1945. with palm
Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)
Period:
Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921)

With 1 star
Znak za Rany i Kontuzje
Medal 10-lecia Odzyskania Niepodleglosci

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