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Krzeczkowski, Jerzy "Hector"

Date of birth:
1897
Nationality:
Polish (1918-1939, IInd Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
Polish Liaison Detachment, Headquarters, Eighth Army, British Army
"This Officer joined Army Headquarters as Liaison Officer from 2 Polish Corps early in 1944, for most of the period since then he has been in charge of the Polish Liaison Detachment at this Headquarters. This officer has done much to ensure the good relations between Eighth Army and 2 Polish Corps, he has worked hard to represent his Corp's views to Army and Army's views to his Corps.

By his charming personality and his constant keenness on all matters affecting his Corps and his Country, he has done a great deal to promote a real understanding of and genuine affection for his Nation.

This has been of great value throughout the Italian Campaign."
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

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