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Bakiewicz, Wincenty Adam

Date of birth:
April 15th, 1897
Nationality:
Polish

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pulkownik (Colonel)
Unit:
HQ, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:
June 30th, 1945
"From September 1942 until early 1944 this officer served as DDMI, Polish Army in the East and was responsible for the organization on British lines on the intelligence staff's throughout the formation. He later carried out a number of special duties, many of which were of great benefit to the Allies. During March and April 1945 he filled the appointment of GSO II (I) Headquarters 2 Polish Corps, during the battle for Bologna, throughout all this period he has worked with great efficiency, tact and discretion.

He has the utmost confidence of the Commander and consistently displayed a marked knowledge of both I (a) and I (b) duties."

Deputy Director of Military Intelligence.
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pulkownik (Colonel)
Awarded on:
January 22nd, 1948
"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from January 1944 to 2 May 1945."

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 5
Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With swords
Zloty Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami

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