Pniak, Karol
- Date of birth:
- January 26th, 1910 (Jaworzno/Voivodeship of Cracow, Austrian Empire)
- Date of death:
- November 10th, 1980
- Nationality:
- Polish (1918-1939, IInd Republic)
Biography
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Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- February 1st, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- April 1st, 1941
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- June 1st, 1942
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- 1944
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- 1944
Vliegerkruis (VK)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Squadron Leader
- Awarded on:
- October 31st, 1946
He has distinguished himself in combat against the enemy by deeds of initiaive, courage and endurance during one or more aerial flights as Commander of a flight of Polish fighter pilots, part of the British 2nd Tactical Air Force during the last phase of hostilities on the continent of Europe, in particular by operating frequently over Dutch territory. In doing so, he has served the interests of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Royal Decree no.24
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- 1946
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Medal Za Udzial w Wojnie Obronnej 1939
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Croix du Combattant
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Pilot Wing
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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