Tadeusz Zemla - Man of mystery

[Elliven]

I can confirm that the 1916 birthdate is correct - that is given in Krzystek's List which is a semi-official record of the men of the Polish Air Force.  I had not thought about his adopted name but I have checked with his great nephew and he says that Jordon was the name of his first Mother in Law so that may be why he used that name.  Edward probably because people shortened Tadeusz to Ted (rather than Tad).

[CaroleW]

His death was registered under both surnames but he left a will as Edward Jordon - pm sent

[CaroleW]

Jordon was the name of his first Mother in Law

Births March qtr 1920 
Annie P Walker mmn Jordan    Oldham    8d   1556

She was actually born in 1919 as per www.lancashirebmd.org.uk - Annie Pauline

Looks like she may also have used her mothers maiden name

Annie Pauline Jordon aged 79
Birth Date:    18 Dec 1919
Registration Date:    Nov 1999
Registration District:    Monmouth
Register Number:    B13D
District and Subdistrict:    8391B
Entry Number:    68

Child of marriage married under same surname

[cath151]

Possibly him on the National Archives site?
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=zemla
Scroll down a bit

Cathy

[Elliven]

Yes, that is him!