The War Diary of The Fort Garry Horse mentions them as Cougars as well. There are only two entries but they appear to have been integral to the unit. At least one was modified with the turret opening cover and cupola.
"24/1/45 Clear and very cold, Sqn’s practicing for cross country run, The flame thrower troop went to a demonstration held at 27 C.A.R. M.R. E 711538 map sheet HOLLAND sheet 5 1/100,000."
"8/2/45 Moderately clear but raining this evening. C. Sqn got the M.O.’s needle today. Mr. Brumwell, Tp. Ldr. Flame throwers, is busy getting one of the Cougars fitted with plate-covering, also installing a cupola and making other improvements. This is just a trial Cougar and is the only in the Bde. being fitted this way at present."
The Monthly Vehicle summary for Sept 1945 listed the following:
RAM carrier CT159814, CT159873, CT159882
Could these have bee the Cougar/Badgers ?
Gord Crossley
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