Stanley George Shipley No. 2 Commando Service Number 5568215

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 08/12/2010 21:10:05

Dear Readers,

My name is Christoff Friederichs and I am the grandson of Stanley George Shipley a WWII Commando. My grandfather (Mothers side) served with No.2 Commando and I think he was with 2 Troop from 1st Of April untill 1st of November 1941 (according to the Army Personnel Centre and MOD).

As my grandfather passed away in 1945, we sadly never heared anything on his military past from him. I am writing a small book on his (military) live and am looking for as much information as possible.

Can anyone confirm that he was was indeed with 2 Troop (No. 2 Commando) and does anyone know why he was RTU on November 1st.

I have enclosed 2 pictures; one of my grandfather in uniform and one of No.2 commando 2 Troop (from this website). I recognise my grandfather standing 6th from the left 4th row.

Kind regards,

Christoff Friederichs

I'm having trouble downloading the photo ... Pete?

Thanks, Janet

Hi,

Sending them once more.

Regards,

Christoff

Thanks, that worked.

- Janet

Hi Christoff,

The group photo has disappeared - can you resend it please.

Thanks
Nick

Hi Nick,

Herby the group foto.

Regards

Christoff

Dear Readers,

If anyone needs more information on my grandfathers military career, I will be most happy to provide it.

Military Record of Stanley George Shipley (MOD)

Service Number 5568215 Wilshire Regiment Nr. 2 Battalion 1932

Served in Palestine 1936-37

Joined Army reserve 38

Called up and joined the Depot 39

Posted to No. 2 Commando April 1941- November 1941

15 ITC

30 Battalion Wilshire Regiment

No. 4 Battalion Wiltshire Regiment (wounded hill 112) 10 July 1944

33 RHU November 1944

No. 4 Battlion Wiltshire

Was Transferred to Royal engineers in April 1945

Sapper Stanley George Shipley, Royal Engineers Corps of Royal Engineers was the Corps on death 10 December 1945).

Service with the Colours:
24 July 1931 - 10 December 1945

Military conduct:
Exemplary (1938)

Testimonial:
"A hardworking, reliable man, honest and temperate and has shown every satisfaction" (1938).

Medals issued:
General Service Medal with Clasp "Palestine"
1939-45 Star
France and Germany star
Defence Medal
War medal 1939-45

Overseas service:
Palestine 18 September 1936 - 10 December 1937
North Western Europe 18 June 1944 - 11 July 1944 (wounded Hill 112 July 10th 1944)
North Western Europe 29 October 1944 - 27 November1945

Greetings,

Christoff

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 09/12/2010 01:35:14

Christoff , I have sent you a private message with information regarding the movement of No.2 Commando during the period your grandfather was with them. I have also explained about RTU.

I have also posted your grandfather's photo in the No.2 Commando Gallery 2 troop album and will update the group photo.

http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/2+Troop/Stan+Shipley+2+cdo.jpeg.html

Good luck with the "small book" you are writing about him. That's a nice tribute.

Regards

Pete