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PETELCZYC, Michal

27 October 1919 – 2 July 2002

Origin Petelczyce, Poland
First settled in Hydro Scheme Camp, Tasmania
Original Occupation Farmer
Occupation in Australia Bus Driver

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Arrival Year 1947

Fremantle

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Following the German invasion of his Polish homeland, Michal helped defend the British Empire as part of the Polish Air Force under British command. Australia became his new home following the Allies' relinquishment of his homeland to Russia after the war.

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