War Department Numbers

[Phil Waterman]

Over the years there have been two attempts to collect WD numbers from CMPs both John Merchant and Peter Ford tried to collect this information from CMP owners. In corresponding with both of them one of the issues was the originality of the numbers reported.

When I first restored my HUP I put it in the markings of a Canadian Unit at the close of the war. The WD number on the door was totally bogus taken form the vehicles serial number, yes now I know that there is no correlation but then I didn't. After having learned the true history of my HUP and found proof my marking problems were solved.

Thus I think you have probably hit on the best route to a list of WD numbers and matching vehicles. Gleaning through the photo archives that were not readily accessible before the web.

Cheers Phil