Józef Caban
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Józef Caban | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 August 1915 Łaszew, Poland |
| Allegiance |  Second Polish Republic Polish government-in-exile |
| Service/ |  Polish Land Forces Home Army |
| Years of service | 1938-45 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant |
| Unit | 20th Infantry Division, Home Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Lieutenant Józef Caban (born 28 August 1915) is a Polish social activist, veteran of World War II, and the last living member of the pre-war National Party.
Biography[edit]
Caban was born on 28 August 1915 in Łaszew, Poland. His parents, and education, is unknown. Before the outbreak of World War II, Caban was active in the National Party (near Wieluń). In 1937, he was in economic exile in the Third Reich. From March 1938, he performed his basic military service in the 78th Infantry Regiment. During the Invasion of Poland, he fought in the Battle of Mława and in the Siege of Warsaw, during which he was wounded in action.[1] After the defeat in September, he was taken prisoner by the Germans, from which he escaped. He spent the German occupation in the poviat Wieluń, where he started gainful employment and was active in the Home Army. In 1945, he left for the Regained Territories, where as a military settler he settled in the Postomino Commune.[2]
Awards[edit]
- Gold Cross of Merit - 2018
- Medal of the Centenary of Regained Independence - 2020
- Medal "For participation in the defensive war of 1939" - 1985
- Medal for Warsaw 1939-1945 - 1947
- Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945 - 1947
- Pro Patria Medal - 2016
- Badge of Merit for the Union of Veterans of the Republic of Poland and Former Political Prisoners - 2005
- Cross of Merit of the Union of NSZ Soldiers
- Commemorative Medal of the 75th anniversary of the NSZ
Legacy[edit]
He is known as a notable surviving veteran of World War II. He is also known as a person who fought for the Home Army.
Other pages[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Gmina Postomino: Józef Caban skończył 104 lata - 28 sierpnia 2019 roku [ZDJĘCIA]". Retrieved 2020-11-21.
- ↑ "POR JOZEF CABAN 105 LAT". Retrieved 2020-11-21.
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