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Orlowski, Stanislaw

    Nationality:
    Polish

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Podporucznik (2nd Lieutenant)
    Unit:
    HQ, Polish Independent Brigade Group, Polish Armed Forces in the West
    "As A.D.C. to the Brigade Commander he was in constant contact with the British Commands in TOBRUK and during the action at GAZALA. During the whole period he performed highly meritorious service and was responsible for the interpretation of order of extreme importance.

    During the action at Bel HAMEL he was attached as Liaison Officer to the Polish Anti-Tank Battery which co-operated with British Troops. He maintained complete liaison in very difficult and dangerous circumstances and was instrumental in obtaining support from the artillery and mortars when it was urgently needed."
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

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