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Poles returned from Narvik..
Officers and men of the Independent Podhalan Rifles Brigade decorated by King Haakon VII of Norway with the War Cross with Sword (the highest ranking Norwegian gallantry decoration) for gallantry during the Narvik Campaign. Among them is Corporal Jan Lasowski (second from the right) who lost his sight during the Battle of Narvik. On his right is Lieutenant Colonel Wacław Kobyliński, the CO of the 1st Battalion of the Brigade during the Campaign. Two soldiers on the left are very likely Private Wasyl Cykwas (second from the left ?) and Officer Cadet Leon Słupieński. The Lieutenant on the far right is either Brunon Utnicki or Kazimierz Kędzierski.
http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib...at=photographs Colonel Władysław Dec (centre), the CO of the 2nd Battalion, Independent Podhalan Rifles Brigade with other officers and soldiers decorated for their deeds in Narvik, 21 July 1940. Note two Polish Red Cross nurses present, both decorated with the Cross of Valour. http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib...at=photographs Thanks IWM
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Polish Red Cross nurses - Narvik
Hello there,
I`m trying to identify the two Polish Red Cross nurses who were active at the Battle of Narvik. They appear on the IWM image, Ref: HU 128130 of a group receiving their awards. I have contacted the Polish Embassy in London, and the Polish Red Cross for their assistance, but neither has replied to date. Any help or guidance as to who these ladies are would be very much appreciated. Best regards, Bob Pearson |
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PM sent.
Jon |
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Poles at Narvik
Many thanks, Tom. Thanks to another member I have an ID on one of the ladies involved. I'll be contacting the PISM on Monday.
Thanks again and best wishes, Bob |
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Wasyl Cykwas
Voltiguer,
You are correct in your identification of the second-from-left soldier as Wasyl Cykwas. Kind regards, DB |
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