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by CanadianTanker
Sun Oct 29, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: 6 CAR/1st Hussars database
Replies: 0
Views: 23257

6 CAR/1st Hussars database

Hello All Here is the link to the 1st Hussars Association webpage, on it you will find the link to our WW2 database [url]https://www.first-hussars.ca/url]. All the information contained has been pulled from the war diaries and order sets contained within, along with information provided by family me...
by CanadianTanker
Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Qualification symbology
Replies: 21
Views: 44063

Re: Qualification symbology

Unfortunately to date we have not had any success in deciphering the dual square tactical symbols on the turret. We know the square means B Sqn but why two? FYI, HOLY ROLLER went to B Sqn OC's call sign on or around D+5. We have found this through several of the veterans information we have received...
by CanadianTanker
Sun Dec 19, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Tactical Symbols
Replies: 1
Views: 10139

Tactical Symbols

Hi Trying to find rational reason or more information on possible "unknown" tactical symbols. HOLY ROLLER came back from NWE in 1946 with dual B Squadron tac symbols painted on the side of the turret. From a photo taken in Europe it shows similar, does anyone have an idea or direction? HolyRoller re...
by CanadianTanker
Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Qualification symbology
Replies: 21
Views: 44063

Re: Qualification symbology

Regarding the numbering of the callsigns. Zulu callsigns were for training in the UK, that is they painted those alphanumeric codes on the turret, not for the invasion. Some British armoured units painted the callsigns on the turrets but from everything I can find and have read, we didn't. Some grea...
by CanadianTanker
Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Qualification symbology
Replies: 21
Views: 44063

Re: Qualification symbology

Some great information there. The one Sherman tank, sorry I am a bit a novice with the variations, but the rounded or cast hull was used by the British, never the Canadians. The original photo is of HOLY ROLLER the week it returned to London, via CPR. This is the photo we all started asking the ques...
by CanadianTanker
Wed Jul 15, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Qualification symbology
Replies: 21
Views: 44063

Re: Qualification symbology

As per requested some photos of the tac symbols. BTW Temujin, you are a pillar and an endless amazing person of information. Many many thanks..
HolyRoller2, 14 June 1946jpg copy.jpg
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by CanadianTanker
Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Qualification symbology
Replies: 21
Views: 44063

Qualification symbology

Hello all. Once again on bended knee I cast my question(s) out the greater minds. I'm putting together on a spreadsheet the TOS/SOS of the soldiers of the Regiment (1H). I see the following Dvr Mech (TK) C. I get it as driver tank mechanic pay grade C? When there is a MV in the parenthesis = motor v...
by CanadianTanker
Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Map of Force’J’ LST Anchorage Positions in Southampton Area
Replies: 38
Views: 33526

Re: Map of Force’J’ LST Anchorage Positions in Southampton Area

Yes, Holy Roller of 6 CAR, this is the tank we are trying to find all information on. Where it was loaded, which LCT, then the trek through Europe.

Cheers
by CanadianTanker
Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Map of Force’J’ LST Anchorage Positions in Southampton Area
Replies: 38
Views: 33526

Re: Map of Force’J’ LST Anchorage Positions in Southampton Area

Thanks. Group 333 = LCT405,Group 332 = LCT65,199,238. The following groups must be in the same zone Group 311(a),312(b),315(a),313(a), 315(c) with a total of 14 actual LCT's within those groups. Reviewing this site it appears you are the guru or wizard of finding information. I do have a needle in a...
by CanadianTanker
Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Map of Force’J’ LST Anchorage Positions in Southampton Area
Replies: 38
Views: 33526

Re: Map of Force’J’ LST Anchorage Positions in Southampton Area

Temujin, thank you for the staggering amount of information. Time to have a beverage and do some reading. Based on the information that I have and that you have on line, I'm counting 14 LCT's or 5 LCT groups missing in the berthing documentation. Dare I say would it be safe to assume that all of the...