British 8th Army, Polish 2nd Corps, 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division

[Conduit]

I'm a first generation Canadian of Polish descent searching for information and in need of some direction.

My maternal grandfather was a member of the 2nd Polish Corps, 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division during the Italian Campaign, specifically the action at Monte Cassino.

I am searching for information on his service record and the military awards he may have received but I am unsure as to where to begin searching for such information. He spoke rarely of details of his experiences and his medals were lost during long and arduous emigration so any help in tracking down those details would be much appreciated.

[leigh kitchen]

I can't remember the addresses etc, but I've researched Polish servicemen of 1st & 2nd Armies in the West via the MOD in England.

Post in the "Great Britain: Medals of the British Empire, Honours and Awards" section too (records of his service in the west will be kept by the British, hopefully including a photo of him):

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showforum=16

& you should get a response, a search of that section may yield info as well.

To carry out enquiries with the British Ministry of Defence though, you must be next of kin or show permission from next of kin (eg eldest surviving son etc).

[Alex K]

I'm a first generation Canadian of Polish descent searching for information and in need of some direction.

My maternal grandfather was a member of the 2nd Polish Corps, 3rd Carpathian Rifle Division during the Italian Campaign, specifically the action at Monte Cassino.

I am searching for information on his service record and the military awards he may have received but I am unsure as to where to begin searching for such information. He spoke rarely of details of his experiences and his medals were lost during long and arduous emigration so any help in tracking down those details would be much appreciated.

Any chance we could know his name?

regards

Alex K

[GregK]

See my reply in the Brit forum.

Cheers,

Greg