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| Name: |
Jachnik, Stanislaw |
| Date of birth: | October 31st, 1903
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| Date of death: |
November 25th, 1970 (London, Great Britain)
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Polish |
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO)
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"This officer landed in command of a Battalion of 1st Polish Parachute Brigade Group North of Elst during the Allied attack on the Arnhem road bridge. Almost immediately after landing the troops under this officer's command found themselves heavily engaged by the enemy. Lieutenant-Colonel Jachnik, displaying a total disregard for his personal safety, organised the defence and beat off the enemy attacks. He then moved off his troops to the Brigade Group assembly area in good order. During the night 21st / 22nd September this officer displayed great coolness and organising ability under heavy enemy fire during the first crossing of the Neder Rijn by troops of the 1st Polish Parachute Brigade Group."
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