Elzbieta "Zo" Zawadzka has died today.

[Smok]

Polish WW2 hero, the only one female member of special commando unit cichociemni (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cichociemni) Elzbieta Zawadzka has died today. She was awarded by polish highest possible medals including Order of the White Eagle, Virtutti Militari (2 times), Cross of the Braves (5 times) and many more.
During the WW2 she crossed german borders over 100 times carrying documents, orders and inteligence reports.

More about her - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elżbieta_Zawacka

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Polish WW2 hero, the only one female member of special commando unit cichociemni (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cichociemni) Elzbieta Zawadzka has died today. She was awarded by polish highest possible medals including Order of the White Eagle, Virtutti Militari (2 times), Cross of the Braves (5 times) and many more.
During the WW2 she crossed german borders over 100 times carrying documents, orders and inteligence reports.

More about her - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elżbieta_Zawacka

wow, what a hero! I didn't know there was such a person. hommage!


thanks for the information, Smok.

[StormzSTA]

Rest In Peace, General.

[Ravage]

She earned her rest.

[PrivatePyle]

Its a shame we hear about these kinds of people only when they pass away, I hope she enjoyed a full filling life after serving so bravely.

[rhino]

Rest in Peace Brave Lady [']

[gaijinsamurai]

Thanks for informing us about her, Smock.
What a remarkable person!

Rest in Peace, General Zawadka. With much respect.

[JJ_BPK]

RIP, Zo, Vaya con Dios

[rhino]

holly, I think I know her grand doughter!

[helomech]

What a courageous lady,another chapter in world history has passed

RIP

[Connaught Ranger]

+ R. I. P. +

A very brave lady.

[Royal]

Rest in peace Ma'am. You've earned it and then some.

[meatrabbit]

rest in peace. much respect.

[Mastermind]

Fantastic life! May God bless her and take special tenderness with her soul...she certainly deserves it. MM

[StormzSTA]

A bit off topic but here is another polish war-time hero, Kazimierz Leski. James Bond could learn from him.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazimierz_Leski

[HOLLiS]

Rest In Peace........... You have set a standard that we all should try to follow. Thank you.

[Ian58861]

RIP General.

[Shadowstorm]

Rest in Peace.

[SkyUS]

Spoczywaj w pokoju.

May her soul find peace in heaven.

[Karaahmetoglu]

Rest In Peace