1944 C-15A-Wire-5 Restoration

[Dennis Cardy]

Yep…that's Ted and Brian……and yes...the Venerable Me….
Boy..are the family going to get a laugh out of that..Never been called that before.. (grin).

Think it's fair to say..that group could be considered the founding members of the organized military vehicle movement in Ontario.

What a great weekend that was.

Felt it was important to add this photo taken on that weekend..of the man I consider to be the God Father behind much of today's military restoration movement

Donald G. Smith…sitting on top of Carol….just after demolishing an abandoned shed.

A polarizing personality no doubt..But a good friend to me…and I honour his memory.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Boy, could we ever start a 'then and now thread'. And boy do I ever have stories about Don Smith and CAROL (most of which involve crushing things. Some times on purpose...some times not).

Here's CAROL as she currently exists. Alas Don passed away some years ago.

...also, I found my Paisley pics and will scan and post them...

[Dennis Cardy]

Yes..Don passed away a few years ago…brave to the end..

Can you tell me where your shot was taken..??
I note it has the white star on the hull side....ie Yankee markings..Seems to be inside some kind of a heritage fort.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Dennis Cardy

Yes..Don passed away a few years ago…brave to the end..

Can you tell me where your shot was taken..??
I note it has the white star on the hull side....ie Yankee markings..Seems to be inside some kind of a heritage fort.

It's the "Timelines' event run (very well) by the Lincoln & Welland Regiment in Fort George at Niagara-on-the-Lake. The 2017 version is scheduled for August 26-27. See http://www.friendsoffortgeorge.ca/events/

CAROL has a new owner who is giving her a very thorough makeover. The results are stunning.

[Frank v R]

Dennis if you take a good look on Clive's site you will see that many of our M4A2E8's had the star on them,

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Instant camera photo...remember those?...and back side (showing its provenance linked to Dennis Cardy) of C15A 484440001 (2K1 WIRE-5) in the parade through Paisley at the premier Ontario event in 1976. Driver is no doubt the inveterate Mr. Cardy (proof of his inveteracy is that he is here on this forum 40 years later).

I shall post my remaining Paisley pics in the shows and events section as to not to derail this WIRE-5 thread any further.

[Dennis Cardy]

Frank,
Did as you suggested and took a good look at Clive's Easy-8 page.

Could only find the same shot posted 3 times showing the same 3 Sherman's at Meaford Ranges Sept. 1966…that shows white stars.

Did a Google…on Sherman's in Korea…Same thing…very few White Stars on Canadian tanks.

There is a reason for that. A white star automatically means it's US Military.

No offence meant to our US friends…but Canadian Forces personnel tend to find that a tad annoying.. But Yankee and Canuck forces people understand and respect that.

If you would like a more in-depth insight on that subject…ask a Vet..(grin).

[Robert Bergeron]

I am blessed : Pictures and comments by knowledgeable veteran Wire-5 experts , and pictures of Shermans . Life is good . Keep'em coming .