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Vladimir Peniakoff

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Belgian soldier (1897-1951)

United KingdomScientistsLived 1897 to 1951 · aged 54
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Lieutenant-Colonel Vladimir "Popski" Peniakoff was the founder and commanding officer of No. 1 Demolition Squadron, PPA, colloquially known as "Popski's Private Army", during World War II.

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Awards 4

Military Cross
Officer of the Order of the Crown
Distinguished Service Order
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society

Connected to Vladimir 6

John King DavisAlso won Fellow of the Royal Geographical SocietyJosé Eduardo MartinsAlso won Officer of the Order of the CrownAnna Curtenius RooseveltAlso won Fellow of the Royal Geographical SocietyGian Luigi RondiAlso won Officer of the Order of the CrownMartin Conway, 1st Baron Conway of AllingtonAlso won Fellow of the Royal Geographical SocietyNeel DoffAlso won Officer of the Order of the Crown

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United Kingdom
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Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1951 · aged 54
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8 languages

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