M4A1 - Sherman II
Hi,
We did indeed have some in service. Returns for the FGH in 1945 included the following:
Sherman II T149805
Sherman IIC T263313
T269845
There is still plenty of discussion out there on whether the IIC ever existed, and it could well be a typo of IC, but there it is.
This tank was re-painted in 2000 in time for the 55th Anniversary of the Liberation. Hanno had a lot to do with it, and we in the Garrys are proud that our unit was chosen to be represented on this tank.
I don't know if the tank originally served with the Canadians, but I believe it served in the Dutch army after the war, and has the spaced out suspension and addon fenders welded to the hull.
Hanno can probably fill in the details.
I'm pleased to see it is still looking good, as I will be visiting Woensdrecht with some current members of the Garrys (and a few Camerons and Rifles) on 29 April.
Gord
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