One for Roddy: Sherman names and numbers

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Mark,

Excellent information, again, thanks!

There has been some discussion ove the type of Sherman but as I understand it the 11th Armoured (Ontario) Regiment used Sherman M4A4 tanks. Is that correct?

Yes, all three units of the brigade were equipped with the M4A4. In October 1944 the brigade started to receive 17-pdr and 105mm equipped Shermans.

Cheers

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Thanks!

H.

[tankbarrell]

Definately an M4A4 with an M3A3 Stuart at front left.

[Roddy de Normann]

Hanno et al...

Apologies for delay in replying, stuck in London last w/e. Agree with all. Veh initially with 11 CAR but would likely to have been transfered to another regiment as it did not move to NW Europe under Op GOLDFLAKE. I have only what others have...

T. 146527

Sherman V

Contract S/M.1012

11th (Canadian) Tank Regiment (Ontario Regiment)

Jun 43 - Veh issued to regt for Op 'HUSKY' via 1st Cdn Tk Bde -
Sep 43 - Veh noted on Regt Veh List as still with regt - Via Steve Guthrie Archive


Ref GOLDFLAKE, I have only come across bit and bobs in the War Diaries. Has anyone seen a complete listing for all the LCT loads. The details are v good and include every vehicle transported by number - soft skin & armour. Bet there is one somewhere...

Roddy de Normann