Kresy Policeman Tomasz Wojtkowiak

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Photo ID:

948801

Description:

Wanda Troman's uncle Tomasz Wojtkowiak (brother of Jozef who served in Polish Navy). He was born in Nekla near Poznan. In 1939 Tomasz was serving in the Polish State Police Force in Wysokie Litewskie when he was captured by the Soviets and later executed in the Katyn Massacres in the Spring of 1940 in Miednoye. This photograph of Tomasz was taken in Wrzesnia by the Photo Studio of Mr. Wlosik at number 1 Zamkowa Street in 1938. Tomasz was there on holiday. Normally he was serving in Wysokie Litewskie, where the Commander was Sergeant Sidoruk.

Source:

Wanda Troman

Time Period:

Before WWII

Country:

Poland

City/Town/Village:

Wysokie Litewskie

Related Military Service:

September 1939 Campaign

Submitted By:

Anna Pacewicz