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Submitted by J Willner

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Category: Interpretation Approval Date: 3/25/2026 1:55 PM Family Surname: WOLINSKY	Click the picture to enlarge	I would like to know more about the uniform soldiers are wearing: possible dates and service unit as well as country of service. If anyone recognizes the soldiers that would be an unexpected bonus ! Some background: Translation of soldier’s name in top row left is Kalman Wolinsky and translation of top row center name is Beryl Chemandels. My grandmother is Dora Wolinsky who left Stolin, Belarus in 1903 for NY and Kalman may be her brother. It is possible that these are Polish army uniforms from the 1920s but I seek confirmation and further details. Thank you !

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11/16/2014 5:35 PM

Yes, those are Polish uniforms from the 20's around the time of the Polish-Bolshevik war of 1919-1921. Not much else can be said without a close-up. All soldiers seem to be privates. Judging by their collar design, the three on the top are from the same regiment and the three below serve in three different ones.
They are not from the cavalry, otherwise they would display their sabres.
Most likely infantry, artillery or communication.

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