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
Biography
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Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny
- Awarded on:
- 1938
Bronzen Leeuw (BL)
- 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
Krzyz Czynu Bojowego Polskich Sil Zbrojnych na Zachodzie
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- General Dywizji (Major General)
- Awarded on:
- 1989
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Pulkownik (Colonel)
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
Order Virtuti Militari Gold Cross
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Podpulkownik (Lieutenant-colonel)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
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