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Jarski, Andrzej

Date of birth:
1896
Nationality:
Polish

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Kapitan (Captain)
Unit:
12th Army Transport Column (Polish), HQ, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:
August 13th, 1945
"In his capacity as Deputy Commander of the 12th Army Transport Column (Polish), a newly organised formation, Captain Jarski achieved outstanding results, through his complete understanding of his responsibilities prior to and during the operations of 2 Polish Corps. And through his unfailing and tireless efforts he greatly contributed to the magnificent work carried out by the Army Transport Column in the spring offensive. His example throughout the 2 Polish Corps operations at Monte Cassino, on the Adriatic and the Gothic Line was an inspiration to the men under his command."
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

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