Salomon Slowes collection

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn513637
• English
• overall: Height: 1.875 inches (4.763 cm) | Width: 1.750 inches (4.445 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

British 8th Army sleeve patch worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes, who was a medical officer in the Polish Army and later the 2nd Polish Corps, British Army circa 1939-1945. This Crusade shield patch was issued by the Eight Army after June 1944, as an honorary distinction and award for the Corps's heroism at Monte Cassino. It was worn on the right sleeve. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war labor camps. ...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn513638
• English
• a: Diameter: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) b: Height: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm) c: Height: 13.375 inches (33.973 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Two dog tags on a cord worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes, a medical officer in the Polish Army and the 2nd Polish Corps circa 1939 -1945. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war labor camps. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Slowes was released as part of an amnesty granted to Polish prisoners to aid the Soviet war effort. He joined the Polish Army of the East, known as Anders Army, a vo...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn513640
• English
• overall: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

2nd Polish Corps red patch with the Warsaw Mermaid, Syrenka, the city coat of arms, worn by by Dr. Salomon Slowes, who was a medical officer in the Polish Army and then the 2nd Polish Corps, circa 1939-1945. The patch was approved for use by the Polish Army of the East in December 1942, around the time Anders Army became the 2nd Polish Corps, British Army. The patch was re-approved for use in Italy in March 1944. It was worn on the left sleeve. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn513642
• English
• overall: Height: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Width: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

2nd Polish Corps medical service collar badge worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes, a medical staff officer in the Polish Army and then the 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, circa 1939-1945. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war labor camps. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Slowes was released when amnesty was granted to Polish prisoners to aid the Soviet war effort. He joined the Polish A...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn513644
• English
• 1939-1945
• overall: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Striped service distinction ribbon bar worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes who served as a medical officer in the Polish Army and 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1939-1945. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war labor camps. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Slowes was released as part of an amnesty granted to Polish prisoners to aid the Soviet war effort. He joined the Polish Army o...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn513645
• English
• 1939-1945
• overall: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 1.625 inches (4.128 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Ribbon bar with two service distinction awards worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes, who served as a medical officer in the Polish Army and 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1939-1945. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war labor camps. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Slowes was released as part of an amnesty granted to Polish prisoners to aid the Soviet war effort. He joined the Poli...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn513646
• English
• 1939-1945
• overall: Height: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Ribbon bar with two service distinction ribbons worn by Dr. Salomon Slowes, who served as a medical officer in the Polish Army and 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, 1939-1945. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in prisoner of war camps. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, Slowes was released as part of an amnesty granted to Polish prisoners. He joined the Polish Army of the East, known as Anders Army, a volunteer military unit. In August 1...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn513647
• English
• 1939-1945
• overall: Height: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm) | Depth: 0.375 inches (0.953 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Two place ribbon bar with the British War Medal 1939-1945 ribbon and the Wojska za Wojne [Polish Army Medal for War 1939-1945] ribbon issued to Dr. Salomon Slowes, a medical staff officer in the 2nd Polish Corps, British Army, from 1943-1945. The Polish medal was issued for conscientious service on July 3, 1945, by decree of the Polish Government in Exile. Slowes was called up shortly before Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Three weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded. Slowes was captured by the Soviets and interned in Kozel'sk, Pavlishchev Bor, and Gryazovets prisoner of war lab...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn544006
• English
• boxes oversize folders 2 5
• Updated 1 year ago

The Salomon Slowes papers include biographical materials, correspondence, hand-drawn maps, photographs, printed materials, and writings documenting Salomon Slowes, his family, his experiences in the Polish military, Soviet POW camps, and the Anders Army, and his interest in the Katyn massacre. The papers also include biographical materials, correspondence, photographs, and writings documenting his wife, Mira Slowes, her family, and her survival under a false identity. Biographical materials include student and military records and prescription forms documenting Salomons Slowes’ education an...