Former Kirky Herald snapper is honoured

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WW2 Polish war veteran Ludwik Jaszczur a solider of the Polish Corps under General Wladyslaw Anders fought at the battle of Monte Cassino alongside the famous “soldier bear” Wojtek.
After the war ended Mr Jaszczur arrived at a displacement camp in Ayrshire.
When demobilised, he began working in the local hospital making beds and feeding patients before training as a nurse. He then went on to be a surgical instrument maker for a company in Edinburgh.
His repairing skills impressed his bosses and he soon advanced to fixing typewriters and office machinery at Remington for nearly half a century.

Now 93 Ludwik still runs his own shop in Edinburgh, repairing zips and locks for leather handbags.
Ludwick is pictured in Greyfrier's Church, Edinburgh in his uniform.

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**Editorial use only**no photo sales**no marketing** credit must read scottishphotographer.com** — © Sandy young Photography 07970 268944 WW2 Polish war veteran Ludwik Jaszczur a solider of the Polish Corps under General Wladyslaw Anders fought at the battle of Monte Cassino alongside the famous “soldier bear” Wojtek. After the war ended Mr Jaszczur arrived at a displacement camp in Ayrshire. When demobilised, he began working in the local hospital making beds and feeding patients before training as a nurse. He then went on to be a surgical instrument maker for a company in Edinburgh. His repairing skills impressed his bosses and he soon advanced to fixing typewriters and office machinery at Remington for nearly half a century. Now 93 Ludwik still runs his own shop in Edinburgh, repairing zips and locks for leather handbags. Ludwick is pictured in Greyfrier's Church, Edinburgh in his uniform. E: [email protected] W: www.scottishphotographer.com **Editorial use only**no photo sales**no marketing** credit must read scottishphotographer.com**

The 13th Annual International Color Awards shone a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers from across the globe.

The jury included captains of industry from America, South Africa, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, France, Germany, South Korea and the Netherlands who considered over 6000 entries.

In total they honoured ‘Color Masters’ with 586 coveted title awards and 881 nominees in 37 categories.

Sandy, from Cumbernauld, impressed them with his portrait of Polish war hero Ludwik Jaszczur, who fought in the battle of Monte Cassino during World War 2 alongside the famous “soldier bear” Wojtek.

Mr Jaszczur would go on to run a leather goods shop in Edinburgh until his retirement last year at the age of 92.

The awards’ creative director Basil O’Brien said: “Sandy Young’s entry represents contemporary colour photography at its finest and we’re pleased to present him with the title of nominee.”

An online gala was attended by industry leaders and the photography community from around the globe who logged on to watch the climax of the event.

Sandy, who covered many stories for the paper over the years in Kirkintilloch, has been presented with a certificate as well as being featured in an online gallery of the very best work.