Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lance-Sergeant

Unit:

7th Carpathian Rifle Battalion, 3rd Carpathian Rifle Brigade, 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West

Awarded on:

August 13th, 1945

"On the 9th May 1944, during the battle for Monte Cassino, he received serious wounds (head and left arm). Not wishing to leave his section, which he commanded he refused to be evacuated and after receiving first aid treatment, he remained in the line. He took part in the whole operation, always at the head of his troops, showing extraordinary courage calmness and the will to fight. Later in the attack against the River Chienti line he was wounded for the third time whilst leading his section. He was then evacuated. During the Spring 1945 offensive against Bologna he was wounded for the forth time, receiving 8 separate bullet wounds and insisted in remaining where he was, saying that he had not lost his capability to fight. However he lost consciousness and he had to be evacuated. As a commander and a fighting soldier he is outstanding, he possesses extraordinary courage, leadership, tenacity and willpower. His example draws everybody. Throughout his service , beginning with Libya, he has distinguished himself by his complete devotion to duty."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)