Hood number

[Eric B]

Hello Folks

I have been collecting WW2 CDN Jeep data for a number of years and have been to the CDN archives numerous times.

Jeep WD numbers generally start off in the CM116 range and then go all the way up to CM82.

We received blocks of WD from the British numbers and were given more as needed. At one point they stopped using the 116 numbers and moved up to a higher number, so even though we were assigned certain blocks, not all of these would have been used up. Jeeps were also included with other Car 5cwt's, which were predominently staff cars.

We also traded vehicles with the British. Pertaining to a memo, those that were transfered ownership would have had the C removed if traded to the British or the C added if it came to Canadian ownership. If it was on loan then the C would remain or not be added.

I also have some WD numbers that do not meet the standard seven numbers system.

So the answer to your question is that yes this number could be athentic. I do have one in the same range on file (CM4421919).

I am always looking for new infomeration and will follow up on this so that i can add this WD number to my file.


thanks
Eric