Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Podporucznik (2nd Lieutenant)

Unit:

2nd Battalion of Carpathian Rifles, Polish Independent Brigade Group, Polish Armed Forces in the West

Awarded on:

March 28th, 1942

"On the night of 8/9 Dec 1941, 2nd Lt. Zgola led a strong raiding party on an enemy position, SE of Medauar. Although met by heavy mortar & Mg fire he successfully stormed the post in a hand to hand fight inflicting heavy losses to the enemy. He was the last to withdraw, carrying one of his soldiers who was wounded. His gallantry, selfcontrol & high spirit are an example for his unit."