Lance Corporal Pylik was a member of the Polish 2nd Corps, which was a major tactical and operational unit of the Polish Armed Forces in the West during the Second World War.
It was not until the 30th of April of 1944 that the 3rd Hussars landed at Taranto and within two weeks were put back into action pushing the Germans out of Italy.
In June and July the 3rd Hussars led the advance of the 78th Division up Italy reaching Citta Del Piave and fighting then at Ripa, Montone, Citta del Castello and Pistrino in the Tiber valley.
The 3rd Hussars fought against elite German paratroopers from Orvieto to Citta del Piave in Italy in 1944. In the latter they were ordered to attack with only one Squadron against an enemy that had been reinforced overnight.
The 3rd Hussars had led 130 miles of successful pursuit when an order came that all personnel who had served overseas for four and a half years were to be sent to England.
This was disappointing as they had always suffered the brunt of the battles but rarely enjoyed the easier work of the pursuits.
