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Tabor, Jan

Date of birth:
1907
Nationality:
Polish

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Porucznik (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
Support Company, 16th Lwowski Rifle Battalion, 6th Lwow Rifle Brigade, 5th Kresowa Rifle Division, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:
August 13th, 1945
"In the operations along the rivers SANTERNO and SILLARO on 12 and 15 April 1945, as Commander of Support Company, Lieutenant TABOR speedily and efficiently organised effective mortar support and anti-tank defences under heavy enemy artillery fire. Thanks to his action the battalion sappers made it possible for the infantry to cross both rivers with only light casualties. He was an example of personal bravery and during critical moments, he went forward in order to speed up the attacks. He has taken part in all the operations by 2 Polish Corps in Italy with distinction."
Military Cross (MC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Porucznik (1st Lieutenant)

No. 17812
Krzyz Monte Cassino

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