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Dzierzek, Adam

Nationality:
Polish

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Podporucznik (2nd Lieutenant)
Unit:
24th Uhlan Regiment, 10th Polish Armoured Cavalry Brigade, 1st Polish Armoured Division, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:
October 31st, 1944
"On the 4th September, 2nd Lieutenant Adam Dzierżek, in charge of a Reconnaissance Troop of the 24th Lancers Regiment, was responsible for the capture of the village of Rouisseville and by his excellent leadership and personal courage, enabled the Regiment to cut off the retreat of the enemy".
Military Cross (MC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Podporucznik (2nd Lieutenant)

No. 10363
Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny

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