Tadeusz Kotz
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Tadeusz Kotz (9 August 1913 – 3 June 2008)[1] was a Polish pilot and fighter ace of World War II. He was awarded several decorations, including Poland's Virtuti Militari, four times Cross of Valour and the British Distinguished Flying Cross. After the war he published his memoirs.
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Tadeusz Kotz | |
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Born | (1913-08-09)9 August 1913 Grabanów, Russian Empire |
Died | 3 June 2008(2008-06-03) (aged 94) Collingwood, Ontario, Canada |
Allegiance | Poland United Kingdom |
Service/ | Polish Air Force Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1939-1948 |
Rank | Colonel |
Service number | P0696 |
Unit | No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron No. 308 Polish Fighter Squadron No. 317 Polish Fighter Squadron 161 Fighter Squadron |
Battles/wars | Polish Defensive War, World War II |
Awards | Virtuti Militari; Cross of Valour; Distinguished Flying Cross (UK) |
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