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Władysław Anders

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Polish Army general (1892-1970)

PoliticiansLived 1892 to 1970 · aged 77
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Władysław Albert Anders was a Polish military officer and politician, and a prominent member of the Polish government-in-exile in London.

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Mug shot made by the secret police of the Soviet Union (NKVD) after his arrest in 1940Mug shot made by the secret police of the Soviet Union (NKVD) after his arrest in 1940The tombstone of General Anders at the Polish War Cemetery at Monte Cassino in Italy.The tombstone of General Anders at the Polish War Cemetery at Monte Cassino in Italy.The Polish War Cemetery at Monte Cassino in Italy.The Polish War Cemetery at Monte Cassino in Italy.General Władysław Anders and the Commander of the Allied Armies in Italy, General Harold Alexander salute, after Alexander had invested Anders with the Order of the Bath in recognition of Polish services at Monte Cassino. Lieutenant Eugeniusz Lubomirski, Anders' adjutant, is standing behind his commanderGeneral Władysław Anders and the Commander of the Allied Armies in Italy, General Harold Alexander salute, after Alexander had invested Anders with the Order of the Bath in recognition of Polish services at Monte Cassino. Lieutenant Eugeniusz Lubomirski, Anders' adjutant, is standing behind his commanderWładysław Anders in 1969 at the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino in ItalyWładysław Anders in 1969 at the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino in ItalyThe Władysław Anders room in the Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum, LondonThe Władysław Anders room in the Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum, LondonA bust of Władysław Anders in the Polish Army Museum in WarsawA bust of Władysław Anders in the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw

Awards 40

1995Order of the White Eagle
1984Order of the Star of Perseverance
1945Commander of the Order of Military Virtue
1944Knight's Cross of the Virtuti Militari
1944Gold Cross of the Virtuti Militari
1944Commander of the Legion of Merit
1944Cross pro Merito Melitensi
1938Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta
1926Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Sava
1925Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta
1921Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari
1921Knight of the Legion of Honour
1915Order of St. George, 4th class
Decade of Independence Regained
Cross of Valour
Gold Cross of Merit‎
Commemorative Medal for the War of 1918-1921
Cross of Independence
Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross
Wound Decoration
Bronze Medal for Long Service
Silver Medal for Long Service
Gold Cross of Merit with Swords (1942)
Army Medal for War 1939-45
Armia Krajowa Cross
Commander of the Legion of Honour
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
1939-45 Star
Defence Medal
Italy Star
War Medal 1939-1945
Order of the White Lion 4th Class
War Merit Cross (Italy)
Croix de guerre 1939-1945
Inter-Allied Victory medal (France)
War Cross for Military Valour
Medal of the Order of Lafayette
Order of Homayoun
Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class

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Philippe PétainAlso won Inter-Allied Victory medal (France)George S. PattonAlso won Order of the White Lion 4th ClassAdrian Carton de WiartAlso won Italy StarJerzy PopiełuszkoAlso won Order of the Star of PerseveranceFilippo Tommaso MarinettiAlso won War Cross for Military ValourStanisław SosabowskiAlso won Bronze Medal for Long Service

About this person

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1970 · aged 77
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29 languages

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