Canadian tank names

[Robert Bergeron]

Hey Kev,

I know i am late in asking but would you have nicknames for the Tanks of the 27 th , the Sherbrooke Fusilers ?

I am from Sherbrooke and all and i knew a wartime tank commander ( Sgt Fowlis ) so ...

Thanks.

Robert

[kevinT]

Hi Robert,

I have the following:-

A Sqn
ALPHA T152543 Sherman III
AMIABLE Sherman V
ASP Sherman III
CARIBOU III Sherman III

B Sqn
BARBARA
BE GOOD
BLITZ Sherman Vc T148475
BOHUNK
BOMB Sherman III CT152656
BOMBEE
BOMBER Sherman III

C Sqn
CHASER Sherman Vc T212703
CHERRY Sherman III T147129
CHIN Sherman III
CHOO Sherman III
CRAP Sherman V T152478
GHOST Sherman III

If anyone can add anymore it would be much appreciated.

Robert I hope this helps.

Cheers

Kevin

[maple_leaf_eh]

There's a name for the ages!

[David Dunlop]

Yes, Terry.

I wondered if the crew said, 'Oh CRAP! Here we go again!' every morning, when they fired her up.

David

[Eugene_Watts]

Does any one else out here know of the numbering system of CGG,SAR or BCR. and how does the Fireflys fit in?? I cant figure out the combinations.
as troops and and the tanks. Using this as an example??

Sher V, T 148187, B13, 2, -
Sher V, T 148307, B3, 2, -
Sher V, T 148549, B11, 2, -
Sher V, T 148551, B1, 2, -
Sher V, T 148622, B12, 2, -
Sher V, T 148643, B2, 2, -
Sher V, T 148714, B33, 2, -
Sher V, T 150302, B42, 2, -
Sher V, T 150617, B43, 2, -
Sher V, T 212294, B32, 2, -
Sher V, T 212597, B22, 2, -
Sher V, T 212609, B31, 2, -
Sher V, T 212677, B41, 2, -
Sher V, T 212681, B23, 2, -
Sher V, T 228641, B21, 2, -

[Tim Bell]

My Sherman VC is T289477... Was Struck Off Service 21 CAR June 45.

Name on tank... 'Gaucho'... But not known when this was applied.

Any info on this T number would be greatly appreciated.

Tim

[Robert Bergeron]

Many thanks ( ...tanks ) Kevin.

I will ask SGT Fowlis's son Dave for his dad's tank nickname.

That way i will learn the Sqn / troop he worked in.

You you '' Bomb '' is famous and still in existence in Sherbrooke don't you ?

Cheers.

Robert