Marmon Harrington Tanks to Australia

[Roddy de Normann]

Hi to all...

Following on from my Aussie carrier ques on the other forum, I now have a ques ref the Dutch-bought Marmon Harrington tanks that ended up in Aussie service. I think I am correct in saying that they initially went to the 1st Army Tank Bn, before being replaced by Matildas. I believe I am right in saying that they all carried T100xx serials. Presumably these were Australian serials and were not part of the UK's T-series issued for tracked vehicles ?

Many thanks in advance

Roddy

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Roddy,

Paul Handel's article on the subject probably answers most of your questions.

Regards,
Hanno

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Roddy1011

Hi to all...

I believe I am right in saying that they all carried T100xx serials. Presumably these were Australian serials and were not part of the UK's T-series issued for tracked vehicles ?

Many thanks in advance

Roddy

These numbers were ARNs and NOT T-serials. By Jan 42, the separate numbering of AMF and AIF vehicles had ceased, and all vehicles were issued ARNs and brought together under the C Commonwealth numbering system.

[Roddy de Normann]

Hanno/Tony -

Many thanks. I had totally forgotten about the Paul Handel article !

Tony, also thanks for your note ref conversion to the C System. All firmly noted.

Roddy