2nd Recce Battalion Welsh Guards, GAD, Tank Casualties, 1945

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    Regiment: 2nd Battalion Welsh Guards

    Serial No.: C.82.

    Tank:

    Mark: IV

    W.D. No.: 189869

    Date: 24 Apr 1945

    Photo No.: -

    Figure No.: -

    Range: N.K.

    Cause of Damage: H.E. hit.

    Fire Damage: None

    Other tanks involved in same incident:

    Circumstances: Not Known

    Position of Hit: Not Known

    Course & Effect of Projectiles: Minor damage. Repaired in LAD.

    Remarks: Tank not seen. Information from B.T.A.

    Fate of Crew:
    Crew: Unhurt.
     
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    Regiment: 2nd Battalion Welsh Guards

    Serial No.: C.7.

    Tank:

    Mark: IV

    W.D. No.: 188337

    Date: 26 Apr 1945

    Photo No.: -

    Figure No.: -

    Range: N.K.

    Cause of Damage: A.P. Penetration

    Fire Damage: None

    Other tanks involved in same incident:

    Circumstances: Reversing down a road when hit. Turret at 12 o’clock.

    Position of Hit: Penetration from the front, through the front of the turret below the 75 mm. gun.

    Course & Effect of Projectiles: No fire.

    Remarks: Tank not see. Information from Driver.

    Fate of Crew:
    Commander: Dismounted.
    Operator and Co-Driver: Unhurt.
    Gunner: Wounded. a) traumatic amputation of left leg through knee by R.M.O; b ) abrasion in inguinal region. Discharged hospital 18/52. Category E.
    Driver: Wounded - minor flesh wound right forearm. RTD 1/52. Category A.1.
     
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    Regiment: 2nd Battalion Welsh Guards

    Serial No.: E.5.

    Tank:

    Mark: -

    W.D. No.: 271930

    Date: 27 Apr 1945

    Photo No.: -

    Figure No.: -

    Range: N.K.

    Cause of Damage: A.P. scoop.

    Fire Damage: None

    Other tanks involved in same incident:

    Circumstances: Not Known

    Position of Hit: Scoop on left front bogie axle arm, and damage to bogie.

    Course & Effect of Projectiles: No internal damage or fire. Repaired by LAD.

    Remarks: Tank not seen. Information B.T.A.

    Fate of Crew:
    Crew: Unhurt.
     
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    Regiment: 2nd Battalion Welsh Guards

    Serial No.: E.13.

    Tank:

    Mark: -

    W.D. No.: 272014

    Date: 27 Apr 1945

    Photo No.: -

    Figure No.: -

    Range: Not Known

    Cause of Damage: H.E. hit.

    Fire Damage: None.

    Other tanks involved in same incident:

    Circumstances: Not Known

    Position of Hit: Not Known.

    Course & Effect of Projectiles: Minor damage, repaired by LAD. Crew unhurt.

    Remarks: Tank not seen. Information from B.T.A.

    Fate of Crew:
    Crew: Unhurt.
     
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