One for Roddy: Sherman names and numbers

[Hanno Spoelstra]

This Sherman appears to have the name "VANGUARD" and census number "T146612" - does that make any sense to you Roddy?

Picture was taken on 6 April 1945.

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Captioned:"Elden, Arnhem. When Sherman Tank Mark 4A2 from left to right: Corporal G. A. Scott (tank commander), the driver Earl Geandle (?) And Andy Anderson, the wireless operator. The tank and the men belonging to the 14th Canadian Armoured Regiment (Calgary Regiment), part of the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade. The regiment supported the British 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division, the Polar Bears, who liberated Arnhem"

Source: http://www.geldersarchief.nl

[Roddy de Normann]

Hanno

I hold the following:

T. 146612

Sherman V Contract S/M.1012

144 RAC Regiment (8th Bn, East Lancashire Regiment)

1 May 43 - UK. Veh with 144 RAC as an operational veh due to being fitted with single water pump engine, strengthened clutch throwout yoke, sealed & lubricated clutch throw-out bearings, ventilated clutch & dust deflectors - War Diary, 1 (Can) Armd Bde War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-10630

I did not know it was with 14 CAR at the end of the war...I do now ! What are the details of the info ?

Roddy

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Sherman V Crab T212645 "RHODERICK DHU" Turret no.20 of A-Squadron 1st Lothians and Border Yeomanry of the 79th Armoured Division. It was brought ashore with LCT 1005, with Landing Table Index Number (LTIN) "4 APPLE".

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

picture of Sherman Crab T-212645 RHODERICK DHU after it met its demise at Westkapelle, The Netherlands, during Operation Infatuate II in November 1944.

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Source: http://proxy.handle.net/10648/ac053d...8-003048976d84

[Hanno Spoelstra]

T-148656 was one of many A-Squadron 1st Lothians and Border Yeomanry Sherman V Crabs which met their demise at Westkapelle. After gradually shedding its flail equipment, this Crab survives till this day as a memorial on the dyke of Westkapelle.

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[MicS]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Sherman V Crab T212645 "RHODERICK DHU" Turret no.20 of B-Squadron Lothian and Border Horse Yeomanry of the 79th Armoured Division. It was brought ashore with LCT 1005, with Landing Table Index Number (LTIN) "4 APPLE".

Actually, initially 2 Tp A Sqn 1 Lothians, 30 Armd Bde. See:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208/thread/1327105563

For Op INFATUATE II it was in 1 Tp A Sqn (all 1 Lothians tanks at Westkapelle were A Sqn).

Michel

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by MicS

Actually, initially 2 Tp A Sqn 1 Lothians, 30 Armd Bde. See:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47208/thread/1327105563

For Op INFATUATE II it was in 1 Tp A Sqn (all 1 Lothians tanks at Westkapelle were A Sqn).

Thanks Michel,

I found your thread in the meantime. Will get back on this subject soonest.

Regards,
Hanno