Independent Machinegun Battalions

[Michael Dorosh]

The Canadian Army Vehicle Data Book published in March 1944 asserts the following:

Carrier, Medium Machine Gun (No. 3, Mark II) used by MG Battalions (standard Universal type, not T16)
Carrier, Universal, T16 - used by ATk Regt and Atk platoons of infantry battalions (only) - no mention of MG battalions whatsoever
Carrier, 4.2-in mortar, T16 - used by MG battalions

Windsor production began in September 1944, anticipated roles in March 1944 were "similar to T16 carrier".

My understanding is that the Toronto Scottish and Camerons of Ottawa used the standard MMG Carrier in the MG companies, and T16s in the 4.2" mortar companies. Photographic evidence seems to bear this out, certainly for the Normandy timeframe.