Sgt John Skipper No.5 Commando and others in Burma
Photo courtesy of Mark Skipper, grandson of Sgt. John Skipper, No.5 Commando who is seen in this photo under the Japanese flag. Sgt Skipper was wounded in Burma.
There are four commandos directly in front of the flag. Of those four, Sgt John Skipper is 2nd left. Kneeling directly behind the 2nd man from the left front row is George 'Chippy' Wood. Squatting, 3rd from right and directly behind the scabbard of the sword, is Terry Duddy.
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Other souvenirs here are a Japanese Officers’ pistol and sword (Katana)
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 17 Sep 2020 15:47:08 EDT
Photo updated
George 'Chippy' Wood identified by his daughter Sandra Lindsay
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 12 May 2013 10:44:30 EDT