ORP Garland

 The Polish Navy destroyer ORP Garland, 1942

In May, 1942, ORP Garland took part in a very dangerous convoy PQ-16 to the Soviet ports. During the convoy it was repeatedly attacked by the German bombers. As a result of the attacks, 25 crew members were killed and more than 40 wounded. The wounded were transferred to hospital in Murmansk. It was the first Polish ship, which arrived to the Soviet harbor after 17 September 1939. 100 members of crew (including all those, who died in action) were awarded with Virtuti Militari Order or Cross of Valour for their heroism and sacrifice during battles.