Corporal Thomas Philp

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.

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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)

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Alex Philp said:
Would be extremely grateful for any information about my father who died when I was 7, I have posted what I can from his service papers but they are quite hard to understand, if anyone is willing to take a look at them it could be a great help. Many thanks.
Alex Philp
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