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      1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, GAD, Tank Casualties, 1945

      Regiment:
      1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
      [nb the original document is incorrect, should read 1st Armoured Battalion Coldstream Guards]

      Serial No.: G.3.

      Tank:

      Mark: ARV

      W.D. No.: 148333

      Date: 8 Apr 1945

      Photo No.: 43

      Figure No.: -

      Range: N.K.

      Cause of Damage: H.C. penetration.

      Fire Damage: None

      Other tanks involved in same incident:

      Circumstances: Not Known

      Position of Hit: Penetration through the side wall of the left sponson at its junction with the front of the hull.

      Course & Effect of Projectiles: No fire and apparently minor internal damage.

      Remarks: Tank seen. Information from B.T.A.

      Fate of Crew:
      Crew consisting of Operator, (next to the Driver) and passenger, in centre compartment: Unhurt except for the
      Driver: Wounded - ruptured eardrum. RTD 1/52. Category A.
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