Carriers and WD numbers question

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by Jack Geratic

Hello Michael, thank you for your interest.

Not sure what more I can add, other than I'm looking at NE Europe 1944-45 time frame. . .
Other than that, any info that can be added would go towards the building of a 1/35 scale model.

Jack

If the Algonquin Regt experience in NWE ‘44-‘45 was similar to other Canadian infantry regiments, you may find images of mortar carriers that show the ‘operational’ customized examples. There are images available of factory built 3” mortar carriers on MK-I* chassis in use before and after June 6th, 1944.

Some main differences of note from standard MK-I* or updated MK-I* to MK-II:
no firing rests, no smoke discharger, no 2” mortar, no AA pole socket mounts, no BREN, PIAT or Boys brackets or mounts of any description.

Relocation of rations stowage box. No armoured wireless battery box. No wireless radio mounts, antenna bases or installed accessories. No small arms ammunition containers or ‘break-out’ pouch brackets and straps.

The Canadian factory 3” mortar carriers were enhanced/customized in the field with welded equipment storage frames in addition to the mounting bases for attaching deep fording plates when so equipped. Dare I apply the term: “operational” ?

I would feel pretty safe using the CT series of WD numbers for 3” mortar carriers, some examples are shown in the following images and single shipping document. Some known range of Canadian made 3” mortar carrier numbers: CT-113991-114026 (36); CT-162911-163910 (1,000); CT-201801-202100 (300)