Jacyna, Waclaw Klemens

Date of birth:: December 11th, 1898 (Suwałki)
Date of death:: March 2nd, 1979 (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Nationality:: Polish

Biography

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Srebrny Krzyz Zaslugi

Awarded on:: March 17th, 1934

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Podpulkownik (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:: HQ, 13th Wilenski Rifle Battalion "Rysiow", 5th Wilno Rifle Brigade, 5th Kresowa Rifle Division, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:: December 31st, 1944

"On 4th July 1944 the 13th Battalion, commanded by Lt. Col. JACYNA, was taking part in the attack on OSINO, an important objective on the ADRIATIC Coast. The enemy was contesting the ground**** stubbornly and he covered all approaches with heavy artillery and mortar fire and had succeeded in holding up the attack. Despite this, Lt. Col. JACYNA went forward personally and with complete disregard for his own safety, made a personal reconnaissance and himself led his men forward in a renewed attack.

His quick and skilful appreciation of the situation combined with perfect leadership and control of his men was largely responsible for the success of this action."

Dated 19th December 1944