apply to the Coldstream Guards Regimental HQ for his service records. The Regimental Archivist, H.Q. Coldstream Guards, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London, SW1E 6HQ. there's a thread on how to research guardsmen on the forum. http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/31741-researching-guardsmen-and-the-foot-guards/
Having received further information regarding uncle Stan is there anyone who could clarify the following information. Uncle Stan although enlisted for the Cold stream Guards was moved to the Irish Guards because he was not 5ft 12 the standard height however he was is believed to have been happy with this. Stan was flown into Arnhem via glider planes on or about 17th Sept 1944 unfortunately he was captured 20th Sept 1944and was killed in what is described as friendly fire ( blue on blue) before this he had been to various places including Monte Casino, and Africa.