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Photo of Jakub Duda (PALHA member J.J. Duda's Great Grandfather) and his two sisters.  Jakub Duda, being from the "Polish Galicia" region of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, served in the Austrian Army during WWI.  Jakub is wearing an early pattern Austrian tunic circa 1915-1916.  Jakub went on to serve Poland, after WWI, during the Russo-Polish War of 1919-1920.  In 1921, Jakub immigrated to the United States of America with his
wife Anna (a Czechoslovakian) and resided in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
PHOTO COURTESY OF J. DUDA
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J. Duda, Grandson to Jakub Duda, proudly served his country (USA).
"The name and service carry-on"
J.J.Duda, Great-Grandson to Jakub Duda, proudly served his country (USA).
"The name and service carry-on"
PHOTO COURTESY OF J. DUDA
PHOTO COURTESY OF J. DUDA
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Posted by J. SIERADZKI
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Pictured below are photographs of Podporucznik (2nd Lt.) Andrzej Wojciechowski (PALHA member, Jim Sieradzki's "Uncle").  Podporucznik Wojciechowski
was born 26 April, 1918 at Sonsk, Ciechanow, Warsaw.  He served in the Polish Army Field Engineers Officer Cadet School 1936-1937.  Served in the Polish Army Reserves from 1937-Sept. 1939.  Recalled from reserves on 3 Sept. 1939 and served until 30 Sept.1939 (de-mobilized).  Podporucznik Wojciechowski was arrested by the Soviet Police 20 Feb. 1940.  Was first imprisoned in Poland, but then sent to a "Hard Labor" camp in Arkhangelsk (Artic Circle). He was released on 20 Oct. 1941.  Enlisted in Polish Army (2nd Corps) on 3 April 1942-transferred to Iran, then through Iraq, Palestine, and Egypt.  Early in 1944, he transferred to Italy.  Andrzej Wojciechowski served in Italy from 1944-1946.  2nd Lt. Wojciechowski ,at various times, served with the 3rd "Carpathian" Infantry  Division, 7th Infantry Division, and the 5th "Kresowa" Infantry Division.  In 1946, Andrzej Wojciechowski was transferred to Engalnd and Honorably Discharged on 1 April 1949.  He moved to California, USA and became a US Citizen.  Podporucznik Andrzej Wojciechowski died in 1995.
                                                                           Information and pictures are courtesy of J.Sieradzki
PHOTO COURTESY OF J. SIERADZKI
Podporucznik (2nd Lt.) Andrzej Wojciechowski next to jeep.  Italy circa 1945
Podporucznik (2nd Lt.) Andrzej Wojciechowski.
England circa 1946-1949
PHOTO COURTESY OF J. SIERADZKI