Gallery – Lest we forget
Ministry of Defence Veteran’s Badge
Presented to Władysław by the Under Secretary of State for Defence and Minister for Veterans in the UK
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence Letter – Page 1
15 September 1994 Document confirming Władysław's military service and theatre of operation during WW2
Barbara Ryszkowska
During WWII
United Kingdom
Ministry of Defence Letter – Page 2
15 September 1994 Document confirming Władysław's military service and theatre of operation during WW2
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Romuald at an Arlington Cemetery commemoration
Romuald at an Arlington Cemetery commemoration
Romuald Lipinski
After WWII
United States
Washington DC
Romuald at the Polish Embassy, 17 Sept 2009
Romuald with Mrs. Alona Vos, former US Ambassador to Estonia, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur - Romuald was the key speaker at the launch of the Kresy-Siberia Virtual Museum
Romuald Lipinski
After WWII
United States
Washington DC
SPK document
SPK Dyplom za dłlugoletnią pracę i zasługi dla Sekcji Weteranów w Bradford - Polish Ex-Combatants Association's document dated May 1984 awarding Wacława the title of Honorary Secretary in recognition for her many years of loyal work within the Veterans Section in Bradford, U.K.
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Bradford
Srebrny Medal Skarbu Narodowego R.P.
Document confirming that Wacława was awarded a Silver Medal by the Polish Treasury on 13 December 1985 in recognition of her special support.
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
London
Certificate for “The War Medal” 1939/45
Zaświadczenie Nr 681 stwierdzając prawo noszenia “The War Medal” 1939/45 . Document authorising Wacława to wear The War Medal 1939/45.
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Silver Badge certificate
Dyplom Srebrnej Odznaki Honorowej SPK - Diploma of Honorary Silver Badge awarded to Wacława by the Polish Ex-Combatants Association on 15 August 1976
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
London
Honorowe Członkowstwo Koła Terenowego 1-ej Dywizji Pancernej
Honorary Membership of the 1st Polish Armoured Division for the Yorkshire region dated 15 March 1992
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Bradford
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Certificate for “The War Medal” 1939/45
Zaświadczenie Nr 293 stwierdzając prawo noszenia “The War Medal” 1939/45 . Document dated 10 January 1947 authorising Edmund to wear The War Medal 1939/45 .
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Polish 2nd Corps in Italy (Gen. Anders)
Odznaka Weterana Walk o Niepodległość
Polish Veteran's Badge for taking part in the battle for independence awarded to Czesław in 1995 by the Polish Secretary of State for matters relating to ex-combatants and victims of repression
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Legitymacja Odznaki Pamiątkowej 11-ego Pułku Artylerii
Document authorising Czesław to wear the 11th Artillery Regiment Badge dated 16 September 1999
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Medal of Remembrance for 1945 Liberators
Awarded to Czesław by the Netherlands in January 2004 - written in English and Dutch
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
Netherlands
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Awards entitlement
Document from The Under-Secretary of State for War showing Czesław’s Awards Entitlement - Instituted in recognition of service in the war 1939-45.
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Medals Entitlement Documents
Instituted in recognition of Czeslaw's service in the war 1939-45.
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Badge Certificate
1 Pułk Artylerii Motorowej – Legitymacja Nr 687 - Document authorising Czesław to wear the 1st Field Artillery Regiment Badge from 22 September 1943, issued 15 November 1946
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Certificate Nr 2557
1-szej Dywizji Pancernej Legitymacja Leg Nr 2557 Krzyża Walecznych - Document authorizing Czesław to wear the Cross of Valour
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
Poland
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Membership Card
1 Polish Armoured Division Regional Circle Membership Card - Czesław joined this organisation in 1954
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
Yorkshire
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Czeslaw receives a promotion
Zarządzenie Ministerstwa Obrony Narodowej mianując Czesława Ogniomistrzem - Instructions from the Polish Ministry of Defence that Czesław is being promoted to the rank of Sergeant Major, dated London 11 November 1969
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
London
Krzyż 1 Dywizji Pancernej – Nr Leg. 764
Document authorising Czesław to wear the 1st Polish Armoured Division Cross dated 8 August 1986
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
United Kingdom
London
Krzyż Czynu Bojowego Polskich Sił Zbrojnych na Zachodzie
Document confirming that Czesław was awarded the Military Action Cross of Polish Armed Forces in the West by the President of Poland Lech Wałęsa on 20 December 1994
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
Poland
Warsaw
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Medal za Udział w Wojnie Obronnej 1939
Document confirming that Czesław was awarded the 1939 Defence War Medal by the President of Poland Lech Wałęsa on 20 December 1994
Barbara Ryszkowska
After WWII
Poland
Warsaw
September 1939 Campaign
postanowienie sądowe
postanowienie sądowe
Sybirak Assoc - Łódź
After WWII
Poland
Kraków, Krakowskie
Władysław Anders
Władysław Anders
Sybirak Assoc - Łódź
After WWII
Poland
Polish 2nd Corps in Italy (Gen. Anders)
rehabilitacja
rehabilitacja
Sybirak Assoc - Łódź
After WWII
Lithuania
Wilno
Newspaper article, 2011
Mieczyslaw is awarded the Polonia Restituta medal
Mieczysław Łutczyk
After WWII
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Ontario Senior Achievement Award, Feb 2008
With the Lt. Governor
Mieczysław Łutczyk
After WWII
Canada
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
1989 newspaper article, part 1
1989 newspaper article, part 1
Mieczysław Łutczyk
After WWII
Canada
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)
Newspaper article, 2011
Mieczyslaw is awarded the Polonia Restituta medal
Mieczysław Łutczyk
After WWII
Polish 1st Corps in Europe (Gen. Maczek)