The Shermans came from US ARMY & a few from U.S. Marine stocks in Korea and were M4A3E8's. They would have had US markings on them at the depot. They were re-painted with Strathcona tank names and Squadron tactical signs and some kept the US census numbers. Now knowing that they were US Property, would have been turned back into a US supply depot, rent a wreck. Check here:
http://www.armouredacorn.com/Refs-%2...an%20Tanks.pdf
Near the bottom of the page. Hope this helps.
cheers
Anthony
Served 23 years with the Strathcona's .