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Dippel, Henryk Jan

Date of birth:
June 6th, 1898
Date of death:
September 19th, 1961 (United Kingdom)
Nationality:
Polish (1918-1939, IInd Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
HQ, Polish II Corps, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:
June 1945
"This officer organised the Corps Ordnance Field Park's, thanks to his outstanding conscientious and scrupulous work and his professional knowledge. He established the Corps Ordnance Field Post's on a level which ensured the efficient and quick supply, replacement of the Corps requirements. This was especially the case during the operations along the Adriatic and during recent operations which ended with the fall of Bologna, when despite difficult conditions and increased requirements, the Ordnance Field Post's met all needs. Thereby contributing to the successes of the fighting troops."
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major

No. 34598
Croix du Combattant Volontaire 1939-1945

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