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Sobocinski, Waclaw

Date of death:
1983
Nationality:
Polish (1918-1939, IInd Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Kapitan (Captain)
Unit:
HQ, 3rd Parachute Battalion, 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded for:
Operation Market Garden
"Captain Sobociński joined the Brigade in November 1942, during the operation at Arnhem, when his Battalion Commander became a casualty he took over command of the Battalion and has remained in command since then. As one of the oldest members of the Brigade this officer has worked most conscientiously and consistently for the welfare and efficiency of his unit. All his dealings with British personnel and units have been happy and sincere and he has done much to maintain the happy relationship which has existed between British and Polish Units".
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

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