Is there a list of those in the Polish Army during WWII?

jpwin26Threads: 1 Joined: Apr 14, 08 ♂	Apr 14, 08, 19:07 #1
I hope some one can help me. My father grew up in the Lemko region of Poland and during WWII my father joined the Polish Army in England. Much of my father's military past is a mystery, he never discussed it. Is there a list of those in the Polish Army. Not sure what division he was in but I do know that he was in Africa and Italy. Can some one help?

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,410 Joined: Aug 29, 07 ♂	Apr 14, 08, 20:33 #2
most likely but it sure would help to first know under who he served etc.. you ought to góógle around a bit, i bet you'll find something.

Polonius3Threads: 963 Posts: 4,547 Joined: Apr 11, 08 ♂	Apr 15, 08, 02:14 #3
Try faxing your inquiry to the following military-research bureau: Prof. Krzysztof Komorowski, Wojskowe Biuro Badań Historycznych; tel. (+48 22) 682 5873. Be sure to include as much vital data as you possess.

isthatu2Threads: 12 Posts: 4,856 Joined: Apr 3, 08 ♂	Apr 15, 08, 05:47 #4
Africa and Italy will be 2 corps served in england your best bet is the sikorski institute in london,sorry,I really must make a note of the address but a quick web search will find it.

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Edited by: Peter Apr 15, 08, 09:49 #5

The MoD will have his records but you may have to know what specific unit he was in. Other than that, you will also have to prove your relationship to him. A birth certificate should suffice but you can still enquire beforehand to determine what exactly they want to see.

Ministry of Defense
APC Polish Enquiries
Building 28 B, RAF Northolt
West End Road
Ruislip, Middlesex
HA4 6NG

Tel: 020 8833 8603
Fax: 020 8833 8866

Makay2012	Apr 13, 09, 23:54 #6
Try the National Archives at the following link nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=24 62805&CATLN=6&accessmethod=5&j=1 Remember to prefix with www They will send you the list for a small fee

DanusiaThreads: - Posts: 1 Joined: Mar 14, 10 ♀	Mar 14, 10, 01:24 #7
Peter's answer is correct. All the information that is necessary to obtain your father's military records from The Ministry of Defence in England is Next of Kin application and photocopy of birth certificate or a photocopy of death certificate. The MoDs address listed is correct. Google Mod ... all the answers are there.

SZKILNYKThreads: - Posts: 17 Joined: Mar 3, 08 ♂	Dec 10, 10, 15:47 #8
My name is stefan szkilnyk.I was born in lancashire England in 1953. MY father Ihor szkilnyk came to england in 1945/46 and was demobbed somewere in scotland, My father once told me he'd been a polish paratrooper and left holding the rank of sgt, can anyone help me? email. sz_kilnyk@ive.co.uk

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Dec 11, 10, 13:50 #9

SZKILNYK:

My name is stefan szkilnyk.I was born in lancashire England in 1953. MY father Ihor szkilnyk
came to england in 1945/46 and was demobbed somewere in scotland, My father once told me he'd been a polish paratrooper and left holding the rank of sgt, can anyone help me?

If he came to the UK in 45/46 where / who was he serving from 39 - 45? If he was part of the Polish paratroops under British command he would have been in the UK before 1945. If so then you can follow the posts above and write to the MoD and make sure you have all the necessary documentation. If he served in the Polish regiments under Russian control I don't know where you can look. I would presume the Defense ministry in Warsaw.

CichociemnyKid

Jul 1, 11, 06:10 #10

Oh wow, I'm also trying to research my father and he was also a Polish paratrooper! I know that my father jumped into Germany and Holland and that he was also in Africa, Israel, and Italy, but I don't know if he jumped there or not...maybe they knew each other. So far from what I gathered he was in the Polish SOE (special operations executive). You should try contacting the spp-pumst or the archives at Kew, England. I've been trying to find information about my father and have learned a lot, but still haven't found his name anywhere.

There is a book entitled Historia Polskiego Znaku Spadochronowego J.Lorys (the Polish para brigade reference book). It lists all the names of troops that successfully completed the para-training. I'm still waiting to see if someone can look up my dad's name.

You should check out the War Relics Forum. There are a lot of knowledgeable people there and there are all kinds of cool photos too!

Good luck with your search!

fpby	Dec 28, 11, 22:29 #11
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