Antoni Snarski 1st Parachute Brigade

Recently and totally out of the blue I was contacted by the son of Polish Arnhem Veteren Antoni Snarski. He had seen that I had purchased a copy of his fathers book 'Journey To Freedom' from Ebay. Although it wasn't him who sold the book to me,he still wanted to thank me for spending the money I did. I thought this was an extremely nice thing for someone to do and since that initial contact we corresponded frequently.

Antoni Snarski is indeed still with us at the the tender age of 91 and living in England. His son Charles has kindly sent me a disk of photographs that I would like to share with you. Some of the pictures were taken in 2006 and were of the presentation of the 'Military Order of William' being awarded to the 1st Parachute Brigade and also 'The Bronze Lion' to there former commander Major General Stanislaw Sosabowski. Both medals were presented by her Majesty Queen Beatrice.

As well as the photo's I also have a video of Antoni back in Poland at another local ceremony and copy of a Polish newspaper featuring Antoni and a few other bits and pieces.

 

Hi Dave,

Thanks nice photos and wasterbouing as well... I have a photo of the Pole in number 4 with his uniform as well...

Cheers
Tom

 

Lovely pictures Dave-he looks great for his age.

Lesley

 

Lovely pictures Dave-he looks great for his age.

Lesley

He would of been 86 when the photo's were taken Lesley,but according to his son, at 91, he's still looking good.

 

Great photos Dave!!! Thanks for sharing them. Good to hear that he's still going.

 

Thanks for posting the pics Dave. He certainly looks "chipper" for his age doesn't he?

All the best...........

PS Wasn't that the book you nicked from me at the last minute??

 

Great photos, Dave! Always good to see a veteran, especially one so sprightly.

Keith

 

Thanks for posting the pics Dave. He certainly looks "chipper" for his age doesn't he?

All the best...........

PS Wasn't that the book you nicked from me at the last minute??
Have to agree there great pics Dave, you mean to say Mr Pariso got sniped

 

Thanks for posting the pics Dave. He certainly looks "chipper" for his age doesn't he?

All the best...........

PS Wasn't that the book you nicked from me at the last minute??


Im afraid it was that very same book mate, worst days work you ever did telling me about snipe

 

Im afraid it was that very same book mate, worst days work you ever did telling me about snipe

At least the book stayed "in the family" as it were!!

 

Condolences on your loss Charles.
RIP Antoni Snarski


Lesley