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Bobinski, Wladyslaw

Date of birth:
July 4th, 1901 (Marianówka)
Date of death:
February 18th, 1975 (London, United Kingdom)
Buried on:
Graves Polish War Veterans South Ealing Cemetery
Nationality:
Polish

Biography

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Period:
Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921)
Awarded on:
1920
Krzyz Walecznych
Period:
Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921)
Awarded on:
1920
Krzyz Walecznych
Period:
Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921)
Awarded on:
1920
Krzyz Walecznych
Period:
Polish-Soviet War (1919-1921)
Awarded on:
1920
Krzyz Walecznych
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pulkownik (Colonel)
Unit:
HQ, 14th Wielkopolska Armoured Brigade, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:
June 16th, 1944
"This officer was present on the 18th May 1944 at the action of tanks of the 4th Armd. Regt on Mass Albaneta and Phantom Ridge. As Deputy Bde Commander he co ordinated the action of the Tanks with the Infantry and was personally present in the forefront of the battle at the most difficult moments. The example of his courage and undaunted attitude in front of the enemy was inspiring, he later commanded the Group which took Piedmonte and Hill 553 and by his courage and example inspired the troops under his command to overcome determined enemy resistance."
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Pulkownik (Colonel)
Unit:
HQ, 14th Wielkopolska Armoured Brigade, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:
January 22nd, 1948
Legion of Merit - Officer (LoM - O)
"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
Zloty Krzyz Zaslugi
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

With swords
Zloty Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami
Medal Za Dlugoletnia Sluzbe 20 years

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