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The Cross of Valour (Polish: Krzyż Walecznych) is a Polish military decoration. It was introduced by the Council of National Defense on 11 August 1920. It is awarded to an individual who "has demonstrated deeds of valour and courage on the field of battle." It may be awarded to the same person up to four times. [1]
This is a category listing, which serves as an index of existing Wikipedia articles about recipients of the Cross of Valour (Poland).
Recipients of the Order of the Cross of Grunwald (3 C, 14 P) Recipients of the Cross of Independence (2 C, 120 P) Recipients of the Cross of Merit with Swords (Poland) (40 P)
Cross on Silesian Ribbon of Valour and Merit: 1921 Cross of Military Merits of Central Lithuania: 1922 Medal za Ratowanie Ginących Life Saving Medal: 1928 Army Medal for War 1939-45 Medal Wojska za Wojnę 1939-45: 1945 Air Force Medal for War 1939-45 Medal Lotniczy za Wojnę 1939-45: 1945 Navy Medal for War 1939-45 Medal Morski za Wojnę 1939 ...
The Military Cross (Polish: Krzyż Wojskowy) is a military decoration awarded to soldiers of the Polish Armed Forces, as well as civilians for meritorious actions against terrorism, or in peacekeeping and stabilization missions. It is the non-warlike equivalent of the Cross of Valour. [2]
The Cross of Polish Soldiers from America [a] was a military order awarded by the Second Polish Republic, to the volunteers from the United States, and Canada, that served in the Blue Army and the Polish Armed Forces, during the World War I, the Polish–Soviet War, and other conflicts, to commemorate their efforts in the creation of Poland and the ensuring of its independence from 1918 to 1920.
The Order of Polonia Restituta (Polish: Order Odrodzenia Polski, English: Order of Restored Poland) is a Polish state order established 4 February 1921. It is conferred on both military and civilians as well as on foreigners for outstanding achievements in the fields of education, science, sport, culture, art, economics, national defense, social work, civil service, or for furthering good ...
Jeffery was awarded the Armia Krajowa Cross.; In 1943, Home Army General Tadeusz Bór-Komorowski personally awarded Jeffery the Polish Cross of Valour. [3]In 1995, the President of Poland, Lech Wałęsa, awarded him the Commander of the Order or Merit, one of the highest honours the Polish Government can bestow on a foreigner.