KOPANSKI STANISLAW: (1895-1976) Polish General of World War II, Chief of Staff of the ...

KOPANSKI STANISLAW: (1895-1976) Polish General of World War II, Chief of Staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Armed Forces in the West 1943-46. D.S., Kopanski, in his capacity as Major General, Commanding Polish Independent Brigade Group, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d. (1942). The partially printed document, completed in typescript, is a recommendation for a Military Medal to be awarded to Lc/Sgt Leon Rodowicz-Rutowicz of the Polish Brigade, 2nd Battalion. Kopanski details the action for which the officer should be commended, in full, 'During the pursuit which took place on 17 Dec. 1941, in the Gazala area, Lc/Sgt Rodowicz-Rutowicz was always one of the first to join the retreating enemy. His energetic & fast action broke all enemy resistance & enabled his Bn to capture 10 Off. & over 500 Ors.. In several other occasions Lc/Sgt Rodowicz-Rutowicz showed also outstanding courage & initiative'. A few mall staple holes, light creasing and a small area of the upper left corner neatly clipped. About VG