Nowaczynski, Aleksander

Nationality:: Polish

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Bronzen Leeuw (BL)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Podpulkownik (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:: HQ, 8th Polish Rifle Battalion, 3rd Polish Infantry Brigade, 1st Polish Armoured Division, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:: April 3rd, 1946

Royal Decree no.63

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Podpulkownik (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:: HQ, 8th Polish Rifle Battalion, 3rd Polish Infantry Brigade, 1st Polish Armoured Division, Polish Armed Forces in the West

"On 14 April in ***/HOLLAND/ while C and B companies of the 8 Infantry Battalion were attacking a strongly defended enemy position situated in a wrecked factory, despite very heavy mortar, machine-gun and snipers fire, Lt-Col. NOWACZYNSKI went to the forward companies and led them himself in the attack on the enemy positions.

Showing total disregard for danger and ignoring the enemy fire, he led his men with courage and dash, and was an inspiration to all.

In the final stage of the attack, Lt-Col. NOWACZYNSKI at the head of his two leading companies, stormed the enemy's position and with a few of his men was the first to reach the final objective.

His men of C. and D. Company seeing their Battalion Commander among them while attacking the enemy's positions, all the time subject to heavy enemy fire, went forward and stormed the strongly defended enemy positions with great determination in the shortest time, inflicting heavy casualties.

Throughout, the action Lt-Col. NOWACZYNSKI set a magnificent example of devotion to duty and outstanding bravery in the field of battle, and he was instrumental in bringing the operation to a successful conclusion."

Dated 28th June 1945