Home Army/People's Republic of Poland Decoration Set: Andrzej Tomaszewski, “Krybar” Combat Group, “Rafałki” Platoon, Squad Leader, Warsaw Uprising Cross, Operation Storm, Partisan Cross

A set of medals belonging to Andrzej Tomaszewski, alias “Andrzej”; the set includes:
- The Warsaw Uprising Cross with a miniature and certificate.
- The Partisan Cross with a miniature and certificate.
-Commemorative Badge of Operation “Burza”
Andrzej Tomaszewski, alias “Andrzej,” was born on August 27, 1927, in Warsaw, the son of Władysław and Stanisława (née Wyrzykowska). He was active in the Gray Ranks beginning in 1942. Before the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising, he lived at 23 Tamka Street. During the Warsaw Uprising, he fought as a rifleman, serving as a squad leader. He served in the “Krybar” Combat Group, in the 3rd “Konrad” Group, in the 2nd Company, in the “Rafałki” platoon (until August 10, 1944). His combat route took him through Powiśle and Śródmieście Północ.
After the fall of the Uprising, he left Warsaw along with the civilian population. His brothers, Jerzy Tomaszewski “Jur” and Stanisław Tomaszewski “Miedza,” also participated in the fighting.
After the war, he worked for many years at the Planning Commission of the Council of Ministers and later served as director of the Bank of Crafts in Warsaw. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the Polish Army (retired).
For his service, he was awarded the Home Army Cross, the Victory and Freedom Medal, and the Silver Cross of Merit.
He died on January 2, 2020. He was buried in the family plot at the Bródno Cemetery in Warsaw.