Sherman

Sherman (HM10HG)

Location: Vancouver, BC V6B 1X7 Greater Vancouver
Country: Canada
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N 49° 16.775', W 123° 6.646'

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M4A3E8, Crew 5, Wt 32 tonnes, speed 48 km/hr armament - 76 mm main gun, 2 x 30 cal mg in service 1943-1970
On 8/9 August 1944, the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own), then designated Canadian 28th 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 hour 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.
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HM NumberHM10HG
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Date Added Monday, September 1st, 2014 at 4:21pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)10U E 491943 N 5458542
Decimal Degrees49.27958333, -123.11076667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 49° 16.775', W 123° 6.646'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds49° 16' 46.50" N, 123° 6' 38.76" W
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Area Code(s)913
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 620 Beatty St, Vancouver BC V6B 1X7, CA
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