Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Kapral (Corporal)

Unit:

10th Polish Mounted Rifle Regiment, 1st Polish Armoured Division, Polish Armed Forces in the West

Awarded on:

September 30th, 1944

"Corporal.Cadet Doruch Józef, No. 253, on 7th September 1944 during the action at Hooglede, near Roulers, Belgium, acting as second rear link (first rear link being wounded and his tank damaged) in spite of the wound and having his radio operator killed and his tank pierced through by the anti tank gun, performed his duties till the end of this action in heavy fire. Only after strict order of the squadron OC he proceeded out of the battle with great skill taking the rest of the crew out of danger. Owing to his bravery and devotion , radio connection between the Commanding Officer Regiment and Squadron was maintained".

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)