Sherman (Beatty Street Drill Hall)
Sherman
M4A3E8, Crew 5, WT32 tonnes, speed 48km/hr,
Armament - 76mm main gun, 2 x 30 cal mg
In service 1945 – 1970
On 8/9 August 1944, the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own), then designated 28th Canadian Armoured Regiment, was commanded by Lcol D.G. Worthington in his tank “boss”. In Sherman tanks similar to this one, they fought a heroic 14 hours battle on hill 140 north of the town of Falaise, France. When the battle ended the “Dukes” had suffered great losses, including their commanding officer, to overwhelming enemy fire. This tank is dedicated to the memory of all those who fought so gallantly on the hill to preserve our peace and freedom.
Outside the Beatty Street Drill Hall.
Photo of the tank: http://imgur.com/Utv17qP
More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Totalize
Submitted by: Jennie Eggleston (www.instagram.com/jeggle)
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