Vladimir Peniakoff
Founder of Popski's Private Army
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Lieutenant-Colonel Vladimir "Popski" Peniakoff DSO MC FRGS was the founder and commanding officer of No. 1 Demolition Squadron, PPA, colloquially known as "Popski's Private Army", during World War II. Wikipedia
Born: March 30, 1897, Huy, Belgium
Died: May 15, 1951 (age 54 years), Bloomsbury, London, United Kingdom
Books: Popski's private army
Awards: Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, Croix de guerre, and more