11th Armoured Division, Tank Casualties, 1945

TNA Catalogue Reference: WO 205/1165

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Tank Casualties Survey, NWE 1945 | WW2Talk

11th Armoured Division - Comet tanks
15/19 King's Royal Hussars
23 Hussars
3 Royal Tank Regiment
2 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry





See other threads for further data, 1945 (Click on the "Topic Tag WO205/1165", just under the title, to bring up list of related threads)

7th Armoured Division - Cromwell tanks
4th Armoured Brigade - Sherman tanks
8th Armoured Brigade - Sherman tanks

Guards Armoured Division - Sherman and Cromwell tanks
2nd Armoured Battalion GRENADIER GUARDS
1st Armoured Battalion COLDSTREAM GUARDS
2nd Armoured Battalion IRISH GUARDS
2nd Recce Battalion WELSH GUARDS



Feel free to add information or to correct any errors
If commenting on any particular post, please either quote it or give the Serial no. & Unit, eg H.19., Staffs Yeo
Please also note that I have no knowledge of these units, so can't answer any questions about them. My personal interest lies solely with the GAD battalions.

 

INDEX


C.25., Regiment Not Known, Date Unknown
D.10., Regiment Not Known, Date Unknown
D.52., Regiment Not Known, Date Unknown



D.9., 15/19 Hussars, 14 April 1945 [

C.77., 15/19 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.1., 15/19 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.2., 15/19 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.3., 15/19 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.4., 15/19 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.6., 15/19 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.7., 15/19 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.8., 15/19 Hussars, Date Unknown



D.31., 23 Hussars, 30 March 1945
D.32., 23 Hussars, 30 March 1945

D.28., 23 Hussars, 14 April 1945

D.33., 23 Hussars, 17 April 1945
D.37., 23 Hussars, 17 April 1945
D.38., 23 Hussars, 17 April 1945

D.29., 23 Hussars, 1 May 1945
D.30., 23 Hussars, 1 May 1945

D.24., 23 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.25., 23 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.26., 23 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.27., 23 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.34., 23 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.35., 23 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.36., 23 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.39., 23 Hussars, Date Unknown
D.48., 23 Hussars, Date Unknown



D.15., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 1 April 1945
D.22., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 1 April 1945
D.13., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 1 April 1945
D.18., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 1 April 1945
D.49., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 1 April 1945

D.11., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 4 April 1945
D.12., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 4 April 1945
D.17., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 4 April 1945
D.19., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 4 April 1945

D.16., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 11 April 1945
D.20., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 11 April 1945

D.23., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 12 April 1945

D.21., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, 13 April 1945

D.50., 3 Royal Tank Regiment, Date Unknown



D.43., 2 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, 30 March 1945
D.45., 2 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, 30 March 1945

D.40., 2 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, 10 April 1945

C.69., 2 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, Date Unknown
D.41., 2 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, Date Unknown
D.42., 2 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, Date Unknown

D.46., 2 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, Date Unknown
D.47., 2 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, Date Unknown
D.51., 2 Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, Date Unknown

 

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Regiment: Regiment Not Known. 11th Armoured Division

Serial No.: C.25.

Mark: Not Known

W.D. No.: 188879

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: 24

Figure Nos.: 25, 29
11th Armoured Division, Tank Casualties, 1945

Range: Not Known

Cause of Damage: A.P. scoop

Fire Damage: None

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Not Known. Turret at 6 o'clock when seen.

Position of Hit: Scoops from a single shot on front edge of glacis plate and on visor plate just to the right of the Driver's vision port. The whole visor plate was pushed backwards and the weld between it and the glacis plate cracked. Visor hinge was missing and had probably been hit by the projectile.

Course & Effect of Projectile: No internal damage

Remarks: It was not possible to trace ownership of this tank.

Fate of Crew: Not Known

C.25. | WW2Talk

 

Regiment: Regiment Not Known. 11th Armoured Division

Serial No.: D.10.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: 335347

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: 38

Figure Nos.: 30, 33
11th Armoured Division, Tank Casualties, 1945

Range: Not Known

Cause of Damage: H.C. penetration and scoop.

Fire Damage: None.

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Not Known. Turret at 6 o'clock.

Position of Hit: a) penetration 20 mm. in diameter at junction of lower front glacis plate and sole plate, roughly in centre of tank; b ) scoop out of the top of the mantlet over the M.G. Deep splash marks on the gun mounting.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: There was no apparent internal damage. Turret fan cover missing.

Remarks: Tank seen. It was not possible to trace the ownership of this tank. Although the turret was at 6 o'clock when the tank was seen in a damaged vehicle partook, it could be traversed and might have been moved after the tank was hit.

Fate of Crew: Not Known.

D.10. | WW2Talk
D.10. | WW2Talk

 

Regiment: Regiment Not Known. 11th Armoured Division

Serial No.: D.52.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: 335086

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: -

Figure Nos.: 30, 33
11th Armoured Division, Tank Casualties, 1945

Range: Not Known

Cause of Damage: A.P. scoop

Fire Damage: None

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Not Known. Turret at 12 o'clock.

Position of Hit: Scoop at junction of glacis and vertical front plate at its extreme right hand edge, hitting the armour of the side plate as well.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: No internal damage. The side plate was cracked and the weld between it and the glacis plate was split.

Remarks: Tank seen, but it was not possible to trace the ownership.

Fate of Crew: Not Known.

 

Regiment: 15/19 King's Royal Hussars

Serial No.: D.9.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: 335175

Date: 14 April 1945

Photo No.: 37

Figure Nos.: 30, 33
11th Armoured Division, Tank Casualties, 1945

Range: Not Known

Cause of Damage: H.C. penetration and scoop.

Fire Damage: None

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Reversing slowly in wood. North bank of ALLER. Turret about 12 o'clock.

Position of Hit: a) scoop on gun mantlet, on the Operator's side; b ) penetration about 60 mm. diameter through the right side of turret, near roof an at front end.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: No fire except Operator's clothes.

Remarks: Tank seen, but detailed internal examination could not be made as it was sealed. Information from Squadron Leader.

Fate of Crew:
Commander, Gunner & Driver: Got out apparently unhurt and were killed outside by sniping.
Co-Driver: Got out unhurt, and was wounded outside by sniping.
Operator: Killed in tank. Severe head wounds.

D.9. | WW2Talk

 

Regiment: 15/19 Hussars

Serial No.: C.77.

Mark: IV

W.D. No.: 188394

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: -

Figure Nos.: 25, 29
11th Armoured Division, Tank Casualties, 1945

Range: Not Known

Cause of Damage: A.P. scoop

Fire Damage: None

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Not Known

Position of Hit: Scoop diameter about 110 mm. through front of hinge of Co-Driver's hatch.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: Appeared to have knocked off Co-Driver's hatch. Not internal damage to tank.

Remarks: Tank seen.

Fate of Crew: Unhurt.

 

Regiment: 15/19 King's Royal Hussars

Serial No.: D.1.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: Not Known

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: -

Figure No.: -

Range: 800 yards

Cause of Damage: A.P. scoops

Fire Damage: None

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: North bank of ALLER, near WINSE. Tank moving when hit first, from front.

Position of Hit: Multiple scoops. a) left front bogie. b ) right front mudguard and top of track. c) top right hand side front of Driver's compartment. d) left track. e) through exhaust cowls.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: External damage only.

Remarks: Tanks not seen. Information from Squadron Leader.

Fate of Crew: Unhurt.

 

Regiment: 15/19 King's Royal Hussars

Serial No.: D.2.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: Not Known

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: -

Figure No.: -

Range: 50 yards

Cause of Damage: H.C. penetration

Fire Damage: Confined, minor

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Tank stationary, at LEESE, near the ALLER. Turret at 12 o'clock. Hit from half right front.

Position of Hit: Penetration through centre of sloping front part of roof turret.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: Minor fire in turret from clothes of crew who were killed.

Remarks: Tank not seen. Information from Driver of tank and Squadron Leader. Turret hatches open.

Fate of Crew:
Driver & Co-Driver: Unhurt
Commander, Gunner & Operator: Killed

 

Regiment: 15/19 King's Royal Hussars

Serial No.: D.2.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: Not Known

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: -

Figure No.: -

Range: 50 yards

Cause of Damage: H.C. penetration

Fire Damage: Confined, minor

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Tank stationary, at LEESE, near the ALLER. Turret at 12 o'clock. Hit from half right front.

Position of Hit: Penetration through centre of sloping front part of roof turret.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: Minor fire in turret from clothes of crew who were killed.

Remarks: Tank not seen. Information from Driver of tank and Squadron Leader. Turret hatches open.

Fate of Crew:
Driver & Co-Driver: Unhurt
Commander, Gunner & Operator: Killed

 

Regiment: 15/19 King's Royal Hussars

Serial No.: D.3.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: Not Known

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: -

Figure No.: -

Range: 250 yards

Cause of Damage: H.C. penetrations and scoops.

Fire Damage: Confined fire.

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Early morning North bank of the ALLER. Tank coming slowly up to a crest when fired at by a gun stated to be a "smooth bore 75 mm." firing a hollow charge projectile. This was probably an 8 cm. Pw. K. 8 H63. Fired at from the front.

Position of Hit: Tank hit half a dozen or more times and eventually penetrated at bottom right side of front of turret.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: Slight fire in turret.

Remarks: Tank not seen. Information from Squadron Leader. Several shots were also fired at this tank by the same gun which missed. Crew got out before penetration.

Fate of Crew: Unhurt.

 

Regiment: 15/19 King's Royal Hussars

Serial No.: D.4.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: Not Known

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: -

Figure No.: -

Range: 500 yards

Cause of Damage: A.P. penetration and scoops

Fire Damage: None

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Stationary when fired at by A.P. gun. Turret at 12 o'clock. Fired at from front.

Position of Hit: a) penetration through the visor plate into Driver's compartment. b ) scoop on turret roof over Operator. c) scoop on turret.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: Minor damage to tank.

Remarks: Tank not seen. Information from tank Commander and Troop Leader.

Fate of Crew:
Commander, Gunner, Driver & Co-Driver: Unhurt.
Operator: Wounded. T and T flesh wound left biceps, entry in front, exit behind. RTD 7/52. Category A.1.

 

Regiment: 15/19 King's Royal Hussars

Serial No.: D.6.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: Not Known

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: -

Figure No.: -

Range: Not Known

Cause of Damage: H.C.

Fire Damage: Burnt out.

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Not Known.

Position of Hit: Not Known.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: Not Known.

Remarks: Tank not seen. No more information was available when the Regiment was visited. Further details were to have been sent.

Fate of Crew: Unhurt.

 

Regiment: 15/19 King's Royal Hussars

Serial No.: D.7.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: Not Known

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: -

Figure No.: -

Range: Not Known

Cause of Damage: H.C. scoop

Fire Damage: None

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Not Known.

Position of Hit: Not Known.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: Tank was hit but not penetrated and petrol tap broke and petrol poured into the crew compartment.

Remarks: Tank not seen. Information from Troop Leader.

Fate of Crew:
Commander: Minor wounds or unhurt, but wounded coming back from tank. He had been considered as having been unhurt in the tank.
Rest of Crew: Unhurt.

 

Regiment: 15/19 King's Royal Hussars

Serial No.: D.8.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: Not Known

Date: Not Known

Photo No.: -

Figure No.: -

Range: Not Known

Cause of Damage: No information about this tank.

Fire Damage: Not Known

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Not Known

Position of Hit: Not Known

Course & Effect of Projectiles: Not Known

Remarks: Tank not seen. Information to have been sent on by Regiment.

Fate of Crew: Not Known

 

Regiment: 23 Hussars

Serial No.: D.31.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: 335126

Date: 30 March 1945

Photo No.: 35

Figure Nos.: 30, 35
11th Armoured Division, Tank Casualties, 1945

Range: 500 - 800 yards

Cause of Damage: A.P. (88 mm.) penetrations.

Fire Damage: Confined fire.

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Leading tank. Static in a wood, saw a German gun 100 yards away. They fired simultaneously, and both missed. Was then hit by another gun firing from the right flank.

Position of Hit: a) penetration 85 mm. diameter through centre of right hand side wall of the turret; b ) 98 mm. diameter through turret wall below and behind a), just above the turret ring.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: Shot a) hit and damaged the main gun behind the rear end of the Besa. Shot b ) went through the turret ring and floor of the rear turret bulge and bounced up and hit the roof behind the A.R.V.C. Fire confined to the turret.

Remarks: Tank seen.

Fate of Crew:
Driver & Co-Driver: Unhurt.
Commander: Killed
Gunner: Died of Wounds. Hit in face and chest.
Operator: Died of Wounds. Hit in abdomen.

D.31. | WW2Talk
D.31. | WW2Talk

 

Regiment: 23 Hussars

Serial No.: D.32.

Name: Bucephalus

Mark: -

W.D. No.: 334983

Date: 30 March 1945

Photo No.: 35

Figure Nos.: 30, 32, 33
11th Armoured Division, Tank Casualties, 1945

Range: 100 yards

Cause of Damage: A.P. (75 mm.) penetrations.

Fire Damage: Confined

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Static, firing at German half-track vehicles, was stalked by a German S.P. which fired from about 100 yards in front of the tank. Turret at 8 o'clock.

Position of Hit: a) penetration through top right hand corner of the Driver's compartment; b ) penetration 75 mm. diameter through the lower front glacis plate, just internal to left hand towing hook; c) and d) penetrations about 75 mm. in diameter through the back of the turret.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: Shot a) removed hinge of Driver's hatch, went back through the side stowage bin and caused the crew to bale out. The exact paths of shots b ), c) and d) were not traced. Fire in turret and front compartments. Not Known whether engine involved or not.

Remarks: Tank seen but it was not possible to examine it fully owing to failing light.

Fate of Crew: Unhurt.
Driver: Superficial wound left wrist. RTD in 5/52. Category A.1.

D.32. | WW2Talk
D.32. | WW2Talk

 

Regiment: 23 Hussars

Serial No.: D.28.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: 335049

Date: 14 April 1945

Photo No.: 39

Figure Nos.: 30, 33
11th Armoured Division, Tank Casualties, 1945

Range: 40 - 50 yards

Cause of Damage: H.C. penetration

Fire Damage: Minor, confined.

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Stationary, but closed down at time. Fired at from in front, hit at normal. Turret at 12 o'clock.

Position of Hit: Penetration about 25 mm. diameter through edge of vision port, at 5 o'clock to the opening.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: Little internal damage to front compartment. Said to have been scorching but no real fire. Driver was leaning to one side with his left hand on the left hand periscope. His left arm was on the direct path of the projectile.

Remarks: Tank seen, but detailed internal examination was not made owing to the tank being sealed.

Fate of Crew:
Commander, Gunner & Operator: Unhurt.
Driver: Wounded. Amputation left arm through middle of humerus. Wound left axial with injury to the artery. Pen. wound right chest, said to have had large F.B. removed from chest, but X-ray not seen. Discharged home 8½/52. Category E.
Co-Driver: Superficial peppering right side of jaw and neck. RTD 2/52. Category A.1.

D.28. | WW2Talk

 

Regiment: 23 Hussars

Serial No.: D.33.

Mark: -

W.D. No.: 335043

Date: 17 April 1945

Photo No.: 36

Figure No.: 30
11th Armoured Division, Tank Casualties, 1945

Range: 500 - 600 yards

Cause of Damage: A.P. (88 mm.) scoop and penetration after ricochet.

Fire Damage: Confined fire.

Other tanks involved in same incident:

Circumstances: Moving slowly down a road, second tank in column when fired at from left flank by ground mounted gun.

Position of Hit: Projectile scoop the lower rear left hand corner of the turret and then went on and penetrated the roof of the engine compartment.

Course & Effect of Projectiles: The engine was damaged by the projectile and by the subsequent fire. No obvious path in the engine compartment was found for the projectile. No other internal damage.

Remarks: Tank seen.

Fate of Crew: Unhurt

D.33. | WW2Talk