Bolesław Romanowski was a commodore in Polish navy, hero of World War II, commander of submarines ORP Jastrząb, ORP Dzik, ORP Sokół and commander of a submarine squadron. As one of the officers of a submarine ORP Wilk he patrolled the Bay of Gdańsk in September 1939, later, after successful escape to England, patrolled the North Sea. As the commander of ORP Dzik he served in the Mediterranean Sea, where he sank 5 enemy ships and 3 landing boats.
Bolesław Romanowski's orders and distinctions include:
-Silver Cross of Virtuti Militari Order
-The Cross of Valor (twice)
-Sea Medal (fourfold)
-Silver Cross of Merit (twice)
-Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945
-Medal for Oder, Neisse and Baltic
-Distinguished Service Cross (British)
-1939-1945 Star (British)
-Atlantic Star (British)
-Africa Star (British)
-Italy Star (British)
-Defence Medal (British)
-War Medal 1939-1945 (British)
As one of the very few Polish officers Bolesław Romanowski decided to return to Poland after the war. After his return he was repressed and persecuted by Polish communist authorities.
Commodore Bolesław Romanowski is also the author of a popular book about his World War II experience titled "Torpeda w celu!".
Bolesław Romanowski's orders and distinctions include:
-Silver Cross of Virtuti Militari Order
-The Cross of Valor (twice)
-Sea Medal (fourfold)
-Silver Cross of Merit (twice)
-Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945
-Medal for Oder, Neisse and Baltic
-Distinguished Service Cross (British)
-1939-1945 Star (British)
-Atlantic Star (British)
-Africa Star (British)
-Italy Star (British)
-Defence Medal (British)
-War Medal 1939-1945 (British)
As one of the very few Polish officers Bolesław Romanowski decided to return to Poland after the war. After his return he was repressed and persecuted by Polish communist authorities.
Commodore Bolesław Romanowski is also the author of a popular book about his World War II experience titled "Torpeda w celu!".
Bolesław Romanowski was a commodore in Polish navy, hero of World War II, commander of submarines ORP Jastrząb, ORP Dzik, ORP Sokół and commander of a submarine squadron. As one of the officers of a submarine ORP Wilk he patrolled the Bay of Gdańsk in September 1939, later, after successful escape to England, patrolled the North Sea. As the commander of ORP Dzik he served in the Mediterranean Sea, where he sank 5 enemy ships and 3 landing boats.
Bolesław Romanowski's orders and distinctions include:
-Silver Cross of Virtuti Militari Order
-The Cross of Valor (twice)
-Sea Medal (fourfold)
-Silver Cross of Merit (twice)
-Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945
-Medal for Oder, Neisse and Baltic
-Distinguished Service Cross (British)
-1939-1945 Star (British)
-Atlantic Star (British)
-Africa Star (British)
-Italy Star (British)
-Defence Medal (British)
-War Medal 1939-1945 (British)
As one of the very few Polish officers Bolesław Romanowski decided to return to Poland after the war. After his return he was repressed and persecuted by Polish communist authorities.
Commodore Bolesław Romanowski is also the author of a popular book about his World War II experience titled "Torpeda w celu!".
Bolesław Romanowski's orders and distinctions include:
-Silver Cross of Virtuti Militari Order
-The Cross of Valor (twice)
-Sea Medal (fourfold)
-Silver Cross of Merit (twice)
-Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945
-Medal for Oder, Neisse and Baltic
-Distinguished Service Cross (British)
-1939-1945 Star (British)
-Atlantic Star (British)
-Africa Star (British)
-Italy Star (British)
-Defence Medal (British)
-War Medal 1939-1945 (British)
As one of the very few Polish officers Bolesław Romanowski decided to return to Poland after the war. After his return he was repressed and persecuted by Polish communist authorities.
Commodore Bolesław Romanowski is also the author of a popular book about his World War II experience titled "Torpeda w celu!".
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