Canadian tank names

[Perry Kitson]

Kevin,
I noticed in your list of tank names for HQ in the 5TH Brigade you have a M5A1 Stuart "Toronto". Years ago, talking to the late Bill Gregg, he mentioned that during the restoration of his M5A1 they uncovered the name Toronto. I wonder if this is the same vehicle, now residing, I believe, in Shilo, Manitoba.

Perry

[John McGillivray]

Originally Posted by kevinT

Thanks John,

Can you make out the WD on that Ammo carrier? It would be another off the list.

Cheers
Kevin

Sorry Kevin, I could not read the WD number in the photo. The Regimental history was published in 1947 and the photo is very grainy.

Originally Posted by Perry Kitson

Kevin,
I noticed in your list of tank names for HQ in the 5TH Brigade you have a M5A1 Stuart "Toronto". Years ago, talking to the late Bill Gregg, he mentioned that during the restoration of his M5A1 they uncovered the name Toronto. I wonder if this is the same vehicle, now residing, I believe, in Shilo, Manitoba.

Perry

I don’t think so. The Canadians left their tanks in Holland after the end of the war. Only a hand full of AFV were returned to Canada. M5A1s were also used in Canada after the war, so most likely they are different tanks.

[Eugene_Watts]

WOW!!
Such wonderful Information will help me greatly on my future model Projects. I know this is a Complication of the 5th CAD. But I was wondering if there is anywhere I can find a list similar to this for the Canadian Grenadier Guards or Gov Gen Horse Guards. Thank you so much in advance I have been looking and asking around and have drawn nothing but 3 of for names. APE, AMAZE, Bristle and Beacon for GGHG and nothing for CGG or their unique numbering system I am still trying to figure that out. I think it is similar to the 28th Armoured Regiment (The British Columbia Regiment) but I don't know what their numbers mean. and how they were marked on the Tanks. So any guidance would be great.

Respectfully.
Euge

[kevinT]

Hi Eugene,

I only know to a couple of CGG names:-
Sherman V
LIZA NAC PA116747
GRENADIER CO's tank

GGHG ( not sure if Stuart's are M3A3 or M5's )
B Sqn recce
Stuart
BRANT, BATTER
B Sqn
Sherman V
BALA II, BRIGHT
Sherman Vc
BORDEN, BRYANT
Sherman IB
BRISTLE T259572
Sherman II
BULL, BUNYON
C Sqn SHQ
Sherman V
CANNY, CLASSIC, CRAFTY, CRIMSON, CURIOUS
Stuart
CREAM
C Sqn
1 troop
Stuart
CAPREOL, COBALT
Sherman
CHATHAM, COBOURG
2 troop
Stuart
CHARGE, CRACKLE
Sherman
COMBAT
3 troop
Stuart
CAESAR, CORTEZ
Sherman
CAIN II, CANUTE
4 troop
Stuart
CHINCILLA, CHIPMUNK
Sherman
CHEETAH
Sherman II
CHIMPANZEE

Also Sherman Vc ALEC

If anyone can add anything more such as census or turret numbers it would be appreciated.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Kevin

[Eugene_Watts]

Kevin

As always Amazing!! . Second Question would you or any one else out here know of the numbering system of CGG,SAR or BCR. and how does the Fireflys fit in?? I cant figure out the combinations.
as troops and and the tanks.

Sher V, T 148187, B13, 2, -
Sher V, T 148307, B3, 2, -
Sher V, T 148549, B11, 2, -
Sher V, T 148551, B1, 2, -
Sher V, T 148622, B12, 2, -
Sher V, T 148643, B2, 2, -
Sher V, T 148714, B33, 2, -
Sher V, T 150302, B42, 2, -
Sher V, T 150617, B43, 2, -
Sher V, T 212294, B32, 2, -
Sher V, T 212597, B22, 2, -
Sher V, T 212609, B31, 2, -
Sher V, T 212677, B41, 2, -
Sher V, T 212681, B23, 2, -
Sher V, T 228641, B21, 2, -

[Robert Bergeron]

Hey Kev,

I know i am late in asking but would you have nicknames for the Tanks of the 27 th , the Sherbrooke Fusilers ?

I am from Sherbrooke and all and i knew a wartime tank commander ( Sgt Fowlis ) so ...

Thanks.

Robert

[kevinT]

Hi Robert,

I have the following:-

A Sqn
ALPHA T152543 Sherman III
AMIABLE Sherman V
ASP Sherman III
CARIBOU III Sherman III

B Sqn
BARBARA
BE GOOD
BLITZ Sherman Vc T148475
BOHUNK
BOMB Sherman III CT152656
BOMBEE
BOMBER Sherman III

C Sqn
CHASER Sherman Vc T212703
CHERRY Sherman III T147129
CHIN Sherman III
CHOO Sherman III
CRAP Sherman V T152478
GHOST Sherman III

If anyone can add anymore it would be much appreciated.

Robert I hope this helps.

Cheers

Kevin