Hi there
It's my first post here, although I'm a long-time lurker.
My Grandfather served in... russian army in I World War - cavalery unit. My second Grandfather served as infantryman in 1939 (Armia Odwodowa Prusy) - he fought near Modlin and was only one survivor from his entire company - due scouting they were caught in MG/mortar fire. He was injured and spent 2 days laing in the field. Although he lost part of his stomach and has trouble moving (one leg shortened) he lived 'till 1999.