Remembering Today 11/9/40 Sergeant S.Wojtowicz 303 Squadron of Poland

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  1. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

    Sergeant S.Wojtowicz 303 Squadron
    Sgt. Stefan Wojtowicz V.M. Northwood Cemetery, Middlesex, Service Section H. Grave 209
    Further information:
    Born June 19th 1919 at Wynika, Poland. Completed Polish Air Force NCO's School for Minors. Participated in Polish campaign flying with 111 Eskadra Mysliwska of Pursuit Brigade. After Poland was invaded he escaped via Romania to France. Joined the fight then, after France fell left for England joining 303 squadron in August 1940. Took an active part in the Battle of Britain.
    He also fought over France being attached to group of Polish pilots under command of Major Krasnodebski, then was moved to Kuzian's section protecting Nantes.
    Assigned to 303 Squadron in August 1940, he took an active part in fighting in the Battle of Britain.

    Casualty

    Wojtowicz Michal

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  2. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

    SIERZANT STEFAN WOJTOWICZ
    Service Number: P/5024
    Regiment & Unit/Ship
    Polish Air Force

    303 Sqdn.

    Date of Death
    Died 11 September 1940

    Age 21 years old

    Buried or commemorated at
    NORTHWOOD CEMETERY

    Service Section H Grave 209.

    United Kingdom


    • Country of ServicePolish

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