Walilko, Antoni

Nationality:: Polish (1918-1939, IInd Republic)

Biography

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Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Plutonowy

For merit in September 1939.

Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny

Military Medal (MM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Starszy Sierzant (Sergeant)
Unit:: 24th Uhlan Regiment, 10th Polish Armoured Cavalry Brigade, 1st Polish Armoured Division, Polish Armed Forces in the West
Awarded on:: July 3rd, 1945

"On 17 August 1944 as a tank commander Staff Serjeant Walilko was responsible for the left - flank protection of the squadron. Under continues anti-tank fire he destroyed three anti-tank SP guns, /*** EN AUGE 312323/ 7 /11 6/ giving an excellent example of leadership and personal courage."