T-16 Vehicle Identification / History

[horsa]

Finally have taken delivery of one of Rod Shaver's T-16s that needs to be completly overhauled. Before striping it though, I hand sanded the sides to get the British WWII registration number which was partially showing though beneath the single overcoating of paint applied by the Swiss after the war.

I'm interested in trying to get get a basic history of the vehicle if this is possible. Things like the date of production or delivery date, the British unit(s) it served with and where it served during the war.

Information if anyone can be of help includes:

Number 5399 stamped into the leading edge of the armour where the gunner would sit.

Number FS 5488 stamped into the lift bracket on the driver side. Also a USA ordnance flaming bomb.

Registration Number TD 97377 painted in white on each side of the upper hull.

Many thanks in advance.