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Title: Polish soldier
Post by: Vasquez109 on Friday 07 September 12 22:35 BST (UK)

My wifes grandfather was a Polish soldier during WW2, and we stumbled across some of his badges and dog tags today. Would anyone know a bit more about this badge?

Title: Re: Polish soldier
Post by: kmart66 on Friday 07 September 12 22:54 BST (UK)

Hi

http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_Korpus_Polski_(PSZ)

Google gives you the option to translate to English, tells you everything about 2nd Polish Corps

Kevin

Not sure if the link works, but google Polski Korpus 2

Title: Re: Polish soldier
Post by: GrahamSimons on Saturday 08 September 12 21:41 BST (UK)

You may find this link to the Sikorski Institute useful. They kindly looked into "my" Polish soldier but sadly found nothing for me - that after all is the way with so much of our research! http://www.pism.co.uk/

Title: Re: Polish soldier
Post by: Gellies on Saturday 08 September 12 23:14 BST (UK)

Try putting in your search box - this site has your badge on it.

http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/ArmyOrg/PolishOrg.htm

You can also search under Polish II Corps and get English results.

The emblem of Warsaw is a mermaid rising out of the river Wistula

Title: Re: Polish soldier
Post by: Vasquez109 on Sunday 09 September 12 03:05 BST (UK)

Thanks everyone. Really helpful. We have his dog tags, would these give any clues to his unit?

Many thanks.