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The Italians had capitulated while the force was still at sea. The sinking of HMS Abdiel by a mine in the harbour, however, r...
Testimonial from release papers.....Thomas Philp volunteered as a parashutist in 1942 and has seen action in N Africa, Italy, France & Greece being wounded once and seen active service in Palenstine.He has a good record of service in the battalion and has always worked very hard. Represented the regiment football team.
Service History
- 1940 3rd A A Div Training Reg (Gunner)
- 1940 Class W Roual Artilery Res (Gunner)
- 1942 227th Royal Artilery (Gunner)
- 1943 5th Battalion Scottish Parachute Regiment ??? (Private)
- 1947 Kings Own Light Infantry (Private)
- 1948 British Army Of The Rhine 2 Para (Corporal)
- 1949 2nd Para (Corporal)