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	Krzyz Walecznych - One Language (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Krzyż Walecznych (English: Cross of the Valorous) is a Polish military award.
		Until May 29, 1923, when the last medal for the 1920 war was awarded, the Krzyż Walecznych was granted to approximately 60 000 soldiers.
		The order was published in January 1941, and on September 20 of the same year the President of Poland agreed to award the medal to those who were already awarded with it four times during the Polish-Bolshevik War.
	www.onelang.com /encyclopedia/index.php/Krzyz_Walecznych (402 words)

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		Krzyz Walecznych (Cross of Valour) is a Polish military decoration instituted in 1920; it was conferred up to four times to troops in the active service and, in exceptional cases, to civilians who co-operated with the military.
		Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami (Cross of Merit with Swords) a Polish decoration, instituted in 1942 by the government in exile; it was conferred for deeds of valour and courage in the war, which did not take place in direct combat.
		Krzyz Zaslugi (Cross of Merit) is a Polish decoration instituted in 1923; it was conferred for achievements in one's professional field (including the military) or the public service.
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		Krzyz Walecznych po raz drugi - 2 174
		Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami (zloty, srebrny, brazowy) - 302
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	Krzyz Walecznych - Moviefone
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		Krzyz walecznych (1959) Krzyz walecznych - Cast, Crew, Reviews, Plot Summary, Comments,...
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	movies.aol.com /movie/krzyz-walecznych/1109362/main (115 words)

	Witold_Pilecki - The real meaning from Timesharetalk wikipedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		On August 5, 1920, he joined the 211th Uhlan Regiment and fought in the historic Battle of Warsaw and at Rudniki Forest (Puszcza Rudnicka) and took part in the liberation of Wilno.
		For gallantry he was twice awarded the Krzyz Walecznych (Cross of Valor).
		After the Polish-Soviet War ended in 1921 with the Peace of Riga, Pilecki passed his high-school graduation exams (matura) in Wilno and in 1926 was demobilized in the rank of cavalry ensign.
	www.timesharetalk.co.uk /wiki.asp?k=Witold_Pilecki (2062 words)

	Profiles of a few 4
		He was awarded the KW (1.2.41) [Krzyz Walecznych - Cross of Valour].
		On a Blenheim escort to Holland on the 13th of March the tailplane and rudder of Szlagowski’s aircraft were severely damaged in a collision with another Spitfire.
		Awarded with Srebrny Krzyz Virtuti Militari (Silver Cross of Virtuti Militari), Krzyz Waleczny z trzema okuciami (Cross of Valour with 3 bars) His claims in Polish Air Force: 28.06.1941: 2-0-0 (Bf 109; as a pilot of 303 sqn) 20.04.1943: 1-0-1 (both Bf-109; as a pilot of Polish Fighting Team)
	www.152hyderabad.co.uk /html/body_profiles_of_a_few_4.html (714 words)

	Republic of Poland since1990
		Conferred in three grades (gold, silver and bronze) to civilians or military for merit to the country or its citizens beyond their normal duty.
		The Cross of Merit for Bravery (Krzyz Zaslugi za Dzielnosc) was instituted on March 7, 1928 for members of the Police, Customs Service and Frontier Corps for acts of bravery at the risk of their lives in defense of law, state frontier or human life or property.
		On October 19, 1942 the Polish Government in Exile in London instituted the Cross of Merit with Swords (Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami), also in three grades, for deeds of bravery and valor not connected with direct fight, as well as for merit rendered in perilous circumstances.
	www.medals.lava.pl /pl/pl4a.htm (2677 words)

	The Polish Submarine Orzel: Legend of WW II
		Before that, on 16 November, while Orzel was in Dundee for refit, Jan Grudzinski was decorated by the famous Polish General Sikorski with the "Krzyz Srebrny Order Virtuti Militari" (Silver Cross Medal, Virtuti Militari).
		The four other officers and 16 members of the crew were decorated with the "Krzyz Walecznych".The awards were made by Sikorski and Count Raczinsky,the Polish Ambassador to London,aboard HMS Unicorn, the Naval HQ in Dundee.
		When Wilk escaped, her entire crew had been decorated, and Wilk's crew wondered why the whole of Orzel's crew had not been similarly decorated after their successful escape.
	crolick.website.pl /orporzel/story5.html (1315 words)

	Marcin Radomski - Law Offices
		In 1928 he was awarded the Srebrny Krzyz Zaslugi distinction for outstanding public service.
		She has worked as a researcher and lecturer for the Department of Law and Administration (Chair of Civil Law) at the University since 1969.
		The post-war distinctions include the Wielkopolski Krzyz Powstanczy cross, the Krzyz Oficerski Orderu Odrodzenia Polski cross, the Brazowy and Srebrny Medal Za Zaslugi dla Obronnosci Kraju medals, the Krzyz Walecznych cross and the Medal Zasluzonemu dla Adwokatury Poznanskiej medal.
	www.radomski-legal.pl /en/tradycja.html (1263 words)

	Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Quarterly - Alumni Spotlight
		While many would consider returning to school a courageous feat, Pohoski’s greatest act of bravery would be recognized four years after his retirement, and 51 years after the fact.
		In 1995, the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, on behalf of that country’s president, presented Pohoski with the Krzyz Walecznych Medal and the Order Virtuti Militari, equivalent to the British Victoria Cross.
		Pohoski doesn’t dwell on the past, but if you ask him about it, his memory is remarkable.
	www.encs.concordia.ca /Quarterly/summerfall2004/Text/hero.htm (565 words)

	Wartime journey of Kazimierz Chomacki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The battle had now moved into Germany itself with many attacks on German HQ buildings this ushered another change of base to Lille-Vendeville and shortly later Deurne-Antwerp.
		During his time fighting the enemy Kazimierz was awarded the Krzyz Walecznych (Cross of Valour) order on three separate occasions.
		Once for continuing to attack armament barges on the Shelde in Holland whilst under particularly heavy enemy fire although the others had aborted their attacks.
	republika.pl /mchpro/308sqn/Europe.htm (1012 words)

	Biega Family History
		Taken prisoner he spent the next several years at Oflag VIB Dössel where he was tragically killed by an Allied bombing error 27-IX-1944.
		He was awarded the Valiant Cross (Krzyz Walecznych) four times.
		During the winter of 1939-1940, Eugenia returned from the Soviet occupied zone of Poland to Warsaw with her baby.
	www.biega.com /biegafam1.html (4948 words)

	Danuta SOCHA - "Rad", "Zakopianska" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		During summer holidays, after exit examinations, she went as a Polish Red Cross (Polski Czerwony Krzyz [PCK]) instructor to a youth camp at Czudec.
		He then asked for her hand, and in 1959 she left Poland to join her fiance.
		The following military decorations are a testimony to her merits in fight for Poland's independence: Krzyz Walecznych, Medal Wojska (thrice awarded), Srebrny Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami, Krzyz Armii Krajowej and Krzyz Zrzeszenia Wolnosc i Niezawislosc.
	www.electronicmuseum.ca /Poland-WW2/polish_veterans/veterans/socha/socha.html (2213 words)

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		Their respective duty assignments were performed in such an admirable manner as to produce exceptional results in the greatest and most successful airborne operations in the history of world aviation."
		The Polish Cross of Valor (Krzyz Walecznych) shown here was awarded to Lt.Col. Henry G. Hamby, Jr., Commander, 310th Troop Carrier Squadron, for leading the serial carrying the 1
		Although this is a high decoration awarded by the Government of Poland, it must be worn at the bottom of order on
	www.315group.org /ribbons.htm (1540 words)

	Polish - British mounted group [Archive] - The Soviet Military Awards Page Forum
		Cross of valour (Krzyz Walecznych) with the Government in Exile during WW2 ribbon (reversed colours).
		Cross of Merit with Swords (Krzyz Zaslugi z Mieczami).
		Polish Armed Forces in the West Military Action Cross (Krzyz Czynu Bojowego Polskich Sil Zbrojnych na Zachodzie) with Monte Cassino bar.
	www.soviet-awards.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-3803.html (166 words)

	The Life and Times of Jan Pirog, a Polish Soldier
		He is of the opinion that there should have been only one type of cross available as this would have been a lot less complicated and would not have allowed for "back slapping" officers who had done the same type of action but got a "nicer" looking medal or cross.
		Bronzowy Krzyz Zaslugi and Krzyz Kombantantow (which are given in a civilian capacity for services AFTER the war).
		I already had a cross which is one grade lower (the Krzyz Walecznych), for Normandy, and I had another awarded in a place called Siddeburen in Holland."
	www.freedominmessiah.com /jan_pirog.html (2405 words)

	WRCS - History - Clive Killer Caldwell
		He was promoted to Squadron Leader in January 1942 and took command of 112 Squadron RAF flying Kittyhawks.
		It was due to his leadership, confidence and daring, his work with a contingent of Polish pilots attached to 112 Squadron, and continued success with this squadron that he received the Polish Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych).
		At that time the Australian government asked that he be released to return to Australia to command a Wing in the defence of Australia.
	www.wrcs.org.au /articles/62.htm (940 words)

	Home > Anaheim, California, CA, 92801, Anaheim Real Estate, Anaheim Yellow Pages, Anaheim Classifieds, Anaheim News, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		He was awarded the Virtuti Militari, the Polish equivalent of the Victoria Cross in 1943.
		Other awards included the Polish Cross of Valor, Krzyz Walecznych and Bar (1941) and Second Bar (1943).
		After the war, Poland\'s Soviet-imposed communist government exiled all of the noble Polish fighter pilots who had flown with the RAF as part of a ploy to downplay Polish patriotism.
	www.anaheimcaus.com /section/Janusz_Zurakowski (1689 words)

	Bull Burrows (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		A serious head-wound next day caused him to be invalided home.
		Mentioned in dispatches, Burrows was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and the Polish Krzyz Walecznych (Cross of Valour).
		He had made an indelible impression on his troops.
	www.oldcollegiansrugby.org.au /history/gallery/burrows.shtml (2155 words)

	Krzyz Walecznych (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		For the 1959 film by Kazimierz Kutz see: Krzy&380; Walecznych (film) Krzy&380; Walecznych (English: Cross of Valour) is a Polish military award.
		Until 1947 approximately 40 000 medals were awarded to Polish soldiers fighting alongside the Red Army.
		Category:Awards and decorations of Poland Category:Military decorations pl:Krzy&380; Walecznych
	krzyz-walecznych.iqnaut.net (378 words)

	Polish Orders and Decorations - References
		Krogulec Grzegorz, Krzyz Walecznych : swiadek zwyciestwa i kleski [Cross of Valor : a Witness of Victory and Defeat], Ajaks, Warsaw 1998.
		Puchalski Zbigniew, Dzieje polskich znakow zaszczytnych [History of Polish Insignia of Honor], Warsaw 2000.
		Puchalski Zbigniew, Wawrzynski Tadeusz, Krzyz i Medal Niepodleglosci [Independence Cross and Medal], Bellona, Warsaw 1994.
	www.medals.lava.pl /pl/referenc.htm (914 words)

	Sosabowski Family Website
		Za udzial w walce otrzymal krzyz Virtuti Militari V klasy.
		Dobremu dowodzeniu i szczesciu Sosabowskiego, wreszcie swietnemu przygotowaniu spadochroniarzy nalezy zawdzieczac to, ze zaledwie 23% sposród nich zostalo rannych lub zabitych, a okolo osiemdziesieciu wzieto do niewoli, z czego 2/3 bylo rannych.
		General Stanisław Sosabowski otrzymal zamiast spodziewanego Virtuti Militari IV klasy zaledwie Krzyz Walecznych.
	www.sosabowski.com /polishgeneralcv.html (3940 words)

	Pisis' EAW Page - CZECHOSLOVAKS/Josef Frantisek
		He made crash landing with heavily damaged Hurricane (RF-U/I P3975) on the field at farm near Falmer
		Awarded by the hightest Polish decoration, Virtuti Militari Order, Krzyz Walecnych and by British Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)
		One day after his 27th birthday, his Hurricane (RF-R/I R4175) touched down in high speed and crashed on the end of airfield in Cuddington Way at Ewell.
	www.sweb.cz /pisis.eaw.page/czFrantisek.htm (527 words)

	CHCIUK Family Source Site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Take a look at the Chciuk family portrait, taken around 1923 in Drohobycz, here.
		It is a matter of interest and considerable pride to note that all four of these Chciuk brothers were awarded Poland's Cross of Valor (Krzyz Walecznych), as was Wladek's wife, Krystyna; two of them received the highest military medal, the Virtuti Militari (complete list of recipients); and three French Croix de Guerre.
		A search of the United States Social Security Administration's records of deceased individuals yielded nine Chciuks who died in the U.S. between 1937 and 1995.
	home.teleport.com /~flyheart/chciuk.htm (1573 words)

	ken_arnold_1919 's Home Page
		Combat took place on 09.04.41 09.50 1-0-0 when he shot down the He 111 V4+CH III/KG40 flown by Lt. Ludwig Rebensdorf while at the controls of Hurricane I P3926 SZ-P
		ON 15.07.41 awarded the bar to his Krzyz Walecznych (Cross of Valour).
		12.05.43 Srebrny Krzyz Virtuti Militari no. 09381 (Silver Cross VM)
	www.geocities.com /CapeCanaveral/Runway/9601/poland.html (356 words)

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