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08/12/2010 18:11:43
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Christoff
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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
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08/12/2010 19:16:42
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Bob Bishop
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I'm having trouble downloading the photo ... Pete?
Thanks, Janet
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08/12/2010 20:19:32
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Christoff
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Hi,
Sending them once more.
Regards,
Christoff
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08/12/2010 20:23:55
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Bob Bishop
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Thanks, that worked.
- Janet
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08/12/2010 21:12:03
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NIC
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Hi Christoff,
The group photo has disappeared - can you resend it please.
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Nick
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Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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08/12/2010 21:19:27
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Christoff
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Hi Nick,
Herby the group foto.
Regards
Christoff
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08/12/2010 21:48:33
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Christoff
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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
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09/12/2010 01:35:00
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Pete
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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
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
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