Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Kapral (Corporal)

Unit:

8th Rifle Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade, 1st Polish Armored Division, Polish Armed Forces in the West

"On the night of 10 August 1944, at La Croix le Val, Lance-Corporal Konstanty Steinhart was sent as a runner by the company commander with the purpose of establishing contact with the 3rd Platoon. Despite intense artillery and mortar fire, he carried out this order and established contact with the Platoon. Moreover, all the time he conducted himself very bravely and courageously and he always volunteered to go on patrol. One of the braver and more gallant of soldiers. Carries out his duties rigorously and pays no heed to danger. He deserves the award of the Cross of Valour for his overall merit."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Kapral (Corporal)

Unit:

8th Rifle Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade, 1st Polish Armored Division, Polish Armed Forces in the West

"From the moment the 8th Battalion went into action he has conducted himself very bravely. In the morning hours of 20 August 1944, he took part in an attack on the Germans, who were approaching under cover of a hedge, several steps from 2nd Platoon and, from a heavy machine gun (HMG), were shooting at No. 3 Company. The above-mentioned ran to a distance of about 5 metres from the enemy and commenced to fire with his rifle. He stayed in position until his ammunition ran out, forcing the Germans to retreat [though] after this [a German hit him with] a rifle-butt on the head and with the rest he moved back to his Company. Under fire he helped to carry away a wounded comrade."