Morris Y Van find

[Mike Cecil]

Lang,

There are a couple of WW2 possibilities in Australia:

(1) The RAN list a small number of 'Morris Vans', type and date not specified. Three were in use at HMAS Harmon and the Belconnen Wireless Station in the ACT, for example;
(2) The US Forces in Australia (USAFIA) list a large number of 'Light English Utility Trucks' (along with a large number of 'Light English Tourers' of 10HP) provided by the Commonwealth under Reciprocal Lend Lease. They were of the following makes: Austin, Hillman, Standard, and Morris. The Morris is the least in number, but there are a few. Disposal was mainly in Sydney and Brisbane by the CDC after being returned to the Commonwealth by the departing USAFIA. 'Trucks' of course, is the US terminology that was applied by them to any cargo-carrying vehicle, regardless of drive train or weight class: Australian forces would classify them as 'Vans' or 'light tenders'.

I have Morris listed for the RAAF, but only 10HP tourers. None that I have found as serving in the Australian Army (AMF and AIF).

Do you have any more info on yours: year of manufacture, chassis number, etc?

Mike C