Not a CMP but used by Canada in Korea!

[Gunner]

Hi Guys:

I'm back from another long absence and will hopefully be on here more often this month.

As most of you know, my personal interests are artillery pieces and the tractors that pull 'em but I've been known to acquire the odd support vehicle as used by forward observers, recce parties, ammo parties and command posts.

The latest acquisition for the "Rideau Irregulars" is a CCKW, as the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery towed 25 pounders and limbers with them in Korea (1950 to 53). We used hardcab, short wheelbase models with the bumperettes on the rear removed so that the tongue of the limber could swing 90 degrees each way.

My latest green thing is CCKW352 40236B1 and the current registration painted on it is USA 4171938-S. Not being well versed in US registrations, I have no idea if this is appropriate to the truck. Advice from more knowledgeable members of this forum will be warmly welcomed.

I'll get Rob Clarke to help me post some photos!

Mike