Argyll Roger - a true enigma?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Here is what we know about this Sherman: shortly after the liberation in 1945, a Sherman V (M4A4) was found on the premises of Hotel Hartenstein. A period picture shows the census number T-288627 and the name "Argyll Roger" painted on the hull side (see below, thanks to Maurice).

Here's another picture of Argyll Roger in the same location. Source: www.geldersarchief.nl, courtesy of Marco H.

Edited to add: this picture was taken at the Utrechtseweg 232, Oosterbeek, in September 1946. The Airborne Monument is shown in the background at the other side of the road (Utrechtseweg).

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