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Collection relating to the Second World War service of Staff Sergeant Officer Cadet Zenon Sobczak, Polish Forces under British Command, 1940-1947. Collection includes: 'Carte D'Identite pour Officier ou S/Officier des T.P.', with stamp 'Armee Polonaise - Stacja Zborna - Beyrouth - Centre de Triage de Beyrouth', with hand-written annotations on reverse, 12 June 1940; letter, from Major Dr Michal Bujwid, certifying that Sobczak served with Polish General Hospital No. 1, 2 July 1942, English translation from Polish; certificate, by Dr Janiga, Major, Officer Commanding Field Ambulance, relating to service of Sobczak; identity booklet, 'Aliens order, 1920. - Certificate of registration' for Zenon Sobczak, Polish Resettlement Corps; 'Certificate of identity', Home Office, United Kingdom, for Janet Mitchell Sobczak nee Beatson, wife of Zenon Sobczak.
Biographical information: born 21 June 1917, Galenki, Poland; called up from Polish Army reserves, 1 September 1939; served with 2 Machine Gun Company, 2 Rifle Regiment, Polish Independent Carpathian Rifle Brigade, with Polish forces under French command in June 1940, and later under British command after 1 July 1940; served with 'Luba' Reconnaissance Squadron from 25 August 1942 to 3 September 1942; served with 10 Light Field Ambulance, 1 Armoured Division, 1 Polish Corps from 13 November 1942 to 24 February 1943; served with Field Dressing Station, 1 Armoured Division, 1 Polish Corps from 24 February 1943 to 26 November 1943; studied for Master of Pharmacy at University of Edinburgh from 26 November 1943 to 12 July 1946; served with Polish Resettlement Corps from 19 September 1946 to 10 June 1947; emigrated to Australia 15 December 1949, arrived Melbourne 24 January 1950; settled Adelaide, South Australia; changed name by Deed Poll to Mackay, 23 June 1956.
1939-45 Star. Unnamed as issued. Associated with the service of Second Lieutenant Zenon Sobczak of Warsaw, Poland. He was called up from the Reserves to join the Polish Army on 1 September 1939. He
Africa Star. Unnamed as issued. Associated with the service of Second Lieutenant Zenon Sobczak of Warsaw, Poland. He was called up from the Reserves to join the Polish Army on 1 September 1939. He
Polish Army beret. The beret is tailor made and has a one piece side panel, joined at the back to form the band. The lower edge has been seamed with cotton grosgrain and has a ribbon, also of cotton g
British War Medal 1939-45. Unnamed as issued. Associated with the service of Second Lieutenant Zenon Sobczak of Warsaw, Poland. He was called up from the Reserves to join the Polish Army on 1 Septem
Defence Medal. Unnamed as issued. Associated with the service of Second Lieutenant Zenon Sobczak of Warsaw, Poland. He was called up from the Reserves to join the Polish Army on 1 September 1939. H
Polish Army general service hat badge. The badge has a crowned eagle perched above a curved shield. The badge has a screw post fitting and nut on the reverse side. Associated with the service of Sec
Circular shaped aluminium identity disc perforated below the centre and attached to a metal chain bracelet. Stamped above the perforation on the obverse is 'SOBCZAK / A. ZENON / 21.6.1917'. Below the
Polish Army Active Service Medal. Unnamed as issued. Associated with the service of Second Lieutenant Zenon Sobczak of Warsaw, Poland. He was called up from the Reserves to join the Polish Army on 1
Polish Cross of Valour. Unnamed as issued. Associated with the service of Second Lieutenant Zenon Sobczak of Warsaw, Poland. He was called up from the Reserves to join the Polish Army on 1 Septembe
Polish Second World War officer's service dress tunic. The tunic is a four button open collared garment. The four front buttons are white metal and bear the crowned Polish Eagle in raised detail. Stit
White linen arm band with a red cotton cross sewn to the centre front. To the right of the cross is a blue circular stamp with illegible writing. The band is fastened with three brass press studs on
White linen arm band with a red cotton cross sewn to the centre front. To the right of the cross is a blue circular stamp with illegible writing. The band is fastened with three brass press studs on
Circular shaped aluminium identity disc perforated below the centre and attached to a metal chain bracelet. Stamped above the perforation on the obverse is 'SOBCZAK / A. ZENON / 21.6.1917'. Below the
Africa Star. Unnamed as issued. Associated with the service of Second Lieutenant Zenon Sobczak of Warsaw, Poland. He was called up from the Reserves to join the Polish Army on 1 September 1939. He
Defence Medal. Unnamed as issued. Associated with the service of Second Lieutenant Zenon Sobczak of Warsaw, Poland. He was called up from the Reserves to join the Polish Army on 1 September 1939. H
1939-45 Star. Unnamed as issued. Associated with the service of Second Lieutenant Zenon Sobczak of Warsaw, Poland. He was called up from the Reserves to join the Polish Army on 1 September 1939. He
Polish Cross of Valour. Unnamed as issued. Associated with the service of Second Lieutenant Zenon Sobczak of Warsaw, Poland. He was called up from the Reserves to join the Polish Army on 1 Septembe