Vladimir Peniakoff Military person

Lieutenant-Colonel Vladimir Peniakoff DSO MC (30 March 1897 – 15 May 1951), nicknamed Popski, was the founder and commanding officer of Popski's Private Army.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 30, 1897
Birth place	Belgium
Date of death	May 15, 1951
Place of death	Suffolk
Resting place	Wixoe

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Military person

allegiance	United Kingdom
award	Military Cross Croix de guerre (Belgium) Distinguished Service Order Inter-Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (source for this%3F)
military operations	World War II World War I
military branch	British Army French Army
military command	Popski's Private Army