Hmlct(cb) 2041

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally Posted by Tony Chapman

Norman told me that he has long since regretted never discovering the name of the Canadian Army officer in command of the single Sherman tank mounted on 2041's firing platform......likely a forlorn hope I know but I wondered if anyone within this websites readership might know the answer......

Hi Tony;

If I'm not mistaken, the officer you are referring to was Lieutenant Fleming Ladd Irving of the 6th Canadian Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars), C.A.C., who was killed later in the morning while advancing inland when his tank was hit.

Cheers