Kochanek, Jan

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Nationality:: Polish (1918-1939, IInd Republic)

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British Empire Medal (BEM & EGM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Kapral (Corporal)
Unit:: 6th Carpathian Rifle Battalion, 2nd Carpathian Rifle Brigade, 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:: August 13th, 1945

"During the attack he acted as both as interpreter and wireless operator in a tank. By his courage and resourcefulness he succeeded maintaining contact between the infantry and the tanks without interruptions, and due to him the interoom worked very well."

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- Recommendation for Award for Kochanek, Jan Rank: Corporal Service No: ... | The National Archives

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