Sherman ARV Mk.I

[kevinT]

I can help out with a few.

Fort Garry Horse
CT151003
CT151032
CT151119

Three Rivers
(C)T146415

Calgary Regiment
(C)T147379

Governor General Foot Guards
(C)T148363

Canadian Genadier Guards
(C)T148349
(C)T148391
(C)T148406

British Columbia
(C)T148394

South Alberta
(C)T148374

59th LAD
(C)T147287

I hope this is of some use.

Cheers
Kevin

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally Posted by kevinT

I can help out with a few. - 59th LAD - (C)T147287

Kevin;

Reference your last - 59th LAD (No. 59 Light Aid Detachment (Type C), RCEME) - (C)T147287, a RCEME type 'C' LAD had no ARV entitlement, they were authorized two Tractors, Breakdown, Heavy, each.

Cheers

[Yeo.NT]

Any vehicle that went through the hands of RCEME for water proofing for D-Day had the RCEME flag on it, from what I've understood from a article "RCEME Tanks: Then and Now" from the EME Journal.

http://www.emebranchgem.ca/CMFiles/J...INAL_light.pdf

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally Posted by Yeo.NT

Any vehicle that went through the hands of RCEME for water proofing for D-Day had the RCEME flag on it . . .

Gordon;

Yes, but the 'RCEME flag' and a RCEME Arm of Service (AoS) marking, are two completely different things . . .

[Dave Block]

A few hours ago I was scratching my head, now I'm spoiled for choice as far as markings go. My sincere thanks to all for their contributions. Any screw-ups from here on are strictly my own fault!
Cheers, Dave

P.S. Mark, guys like you, Doug K. Don D. not to forget Barry, Steve, Ed et. al. should collaborate on the 'ultimate' Canadian cammo & markings book. It would be a shame for the next generation to have to re-learn what you've forgotten. I'd buy the beer but I'm on a pension...

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally Posted by Dave Block

P.S. Mark, guys like you, Doug K. Don D. not to forget Barry, Steve, Ed et. al. should collaborate on the 'ultimate' Canadian cammo & markings book. It would be a shame for the next generation to have to re-learn what you've forgotten.

. . . who knows, there could be one in the works already . . .

[Dave Block]

Hmmm, that's the second time I've heard whispers about a 'one stop' book on the subject. BTW, as well as the Serv. Pub. series, I really enjoyed yr 'Churchill Tank' book. Do you ever get down to the Etobicoke/Markham (soon to be Mississauga/Oshawa) militaria shows? Thanks again,
Dave

[Yeo.NT]

Originally Posted by Mark W. Tonner

Gordon;

Yes, but the 'RCEME flag' and a RCEME Arm of Service (AoS) marking, are two completely different things . . .

Gordon is my father

Neil

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally Posted by Yeo.NT

Gordon is my father

Neil

I'll get it right next time Neil

Cheers

[kevinT]

Originally Posted by Mark W. Tonner

Kevin;

Reference your last - 59th LAD (No. 59 Light Aid Detachment (Type C), RCEME) - (C)T147287, a RCEME type 'C' LAD had no ARV entitlement, they were authorized two Tractors, Breakdown, Heavy, each.

Cheers

Apologies for that one Mark, probably a mis-read census number.

Over a 2 year period I have 4 references for T147287.
May 1943 148 RAC
Nov 1943 59th LAD ( This suspect entry )
1943 ANZAC Three Rivers Regiment Italy ( NAC PA 170948 )
1944 7/27 Medium Regiment 6th SA Armoured Divison

Cheers
Kevin