Antoni Tomiczek

Antoni Tomiczek (born November 13, 1915 in Pstrążna) – Polish pilot of World War II who now lives in Pstrążna in Silesia. It is also the patron saint of high school in Lyski.

Short Biography
His parents were – Francis (employee of the Coal Mine in Rydułtowy) and her mother Marianna née Szymiczek. From 1922–1930 he attended school in Pstrążna. After graduating, he joined the School of Infantry NCOs to minors in Konin. He took part in addressing Zaolzie in October 1938. Immediately after, he was directed to the course instructors to Warsaw (theoretical) and Radom (practical training). November 20, 1946, the Antoni Tomiczek ended his service in the Polish Air Force to the extent Polish and English Ensign Warrant Officer. He decided to return to the country and May 12, 1947, the first time in many years stood on Polish soil in Gdansk. He returned to Upper Silesia, in the homeland. Today belongs to the Association of South Polish Airmen in Jaworzno and Senior Aviation Club in Katowice. For actions in combat during World War II was twice awarded the Cross of Valour and the Medal of the Yugoslav Medalja "Smrt fasizmu – Sloboda of the Nation," while the war and the Knight's Cross of Merit Officer's Cross of the Polish Revival and the Order of Merit for the Katowice Province. It also has a number of commemorative medals.

Sources (Polish language)
1. GimnazjumLyski.pl

2. Katowice.Gazeta.pl

3. Lokalna24.pl

4. Polishairforce.pl