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Old 11-02-18, 22:19
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Default Sherman V Crab, T-212645, RHODERICK DHU, Turret no.20

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LCT 1005 "4 Apple":
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Sherman V Crab, T-212645, name RHODERICK DHU, Turret no.20, landed from LCT 1005 "4 Apple". This Sherman was commanded by Cpl. Leishman during the assault on Westkapelle.

It got stuck on the beach and drowned when the tide came in.

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Photographed in 1945, it's markings are all but obliterated:
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View from the rear, note "4 APPLE" painted on the wading trunk:
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