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Walilko, Antoni

Nationality:
Polish

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Plutonowy
For merit in September 1939.
Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Starszy Sierzant (Sergeant)
Unit:
24th Uhlan Regiment, 10th Polish Armoured Cavalry Brigade, 1st Polish Armoured Division, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:
July 3rd, 1945
"On 17 August 1944 as a tank commander Staff Serjeant Walilko was responsible for the left - flank protection of the squadron. Under continues anti-tank fire he destroyed three anti-tank SP guns, /*** EN AUGE 312323/ 7 /11 6/ giving an excellent example of leadership and personal courage."
Military Medal (MM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Wachmistrz (Sergeant)

With silver star
Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)

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