Ryszard Białous codename: Jerzy (b. 4 April 1914 in

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- 24 March 1992 in Neuquen,

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) was a Polish scoutmaster ( harcmistrz) captain of the AK- Szare Szeregi. Commander of the

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before and during the

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. He was also known under the noms de guerre "Zygmunt" and "Taran"."Ryszard Białous ps. „Jerzy”"
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Awards

Virtuti Militari The War Order of Virtuti Militari ( Latin: ''"For Military Virtue"'', pl, Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari) is Poland's highest military decoration for heroism and courage in the face of the enemy at war. It was created in 1792 by Polish King S ...

, V class * Krzyż Walecznych, three times

References

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