The son of Robert and Emily Shapland, Edward and George were brothers. George married Florence Ethel Ingerson in 1929. In 1939 he is recorded as John George Shapland and his wife as Ethel Florence.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawstock Patrol | Patrol member | 07 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
Gamekeeper
Since leaving school, George Shapland and his brother Edward both worked on the Tawstock Court Estate as gamekeeper, under-keeper and gardeners. They were both rather thin, very active and tough with vast knowledge of the woods. Able to make themselves disappear with the stealth they used in dealing with poachers, both were able to look after themselves and could be a handful if needs be. They were both crack shots and an asset to the Patrol.
In later life one became a farmer, the other a full time gardener.
The late Auxilier Bert Verney from his book “Reflections – A trilogy of memories” ISBN 1 874448 20 5
TNA ref WO 199/3391
The Book of Bishops Tawton by Amery, Luxford and Sanders.
1939 Register