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Tyszkiewicz-Łohojski z Landwarowa, Stefan E.

Date of birth:
November 24th, 1894 (Warsaw, Russian Empire)
Date of death:
February 6th, 1976 (London, United Kingdom)
Buried on:
Graves Veterans Brompton Cemetery
Nationality:
Polish

Biography

During the buildup to the Battle of Monte Cassino, he invented a mechanism for discovering and destroying non-magnetic anti-personnel mines.

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Awarded on:
1915
For conspicuous bravery in saving, under fire, seven gravely injured soldiers.
Cross of St. George IV class

Sources

  • - Liliana Narkowicz: Tyszkiewiczowie rodem z Landwarowa. Warszawa: Neriton, 2013. ISBN 978-83-7543-304-3.

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