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03-11-12, 00:29
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As far as I know, Canada did not operate in N.Africa, at least not on a regimental scale. I believe we had Canadians there assigned to British units.
The white Invasion Star was used on vehicles used in the Normandy landings, hence post June 6, 1944. Priot to this, the British used the RAF roundel on the upper surfaces of vehs (top) as identifiers. I have seen this on Italian and N. Africa campaign vehs.
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03-11-12, 16:32
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C(?), welcome to the forum. Very nice to see a rare HUA appearing on the forum. I do'n't think there are too many surviving HUA's around...in fact the only other I know of, is Nick Bullock's truck in the UK.
To me it does sound somewhat strange that the former owners state that the this green 1943 Canadian registered HUA saw service in N-Africa. Maybe post-war service in North Africa? Or service in Italy rather than N-africa? Please keep us updated on your progress with your truck(s)! Alex
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03-11-12, 17:24
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Canada operated a hospital in North Africa during the Italian operations. My cousin was sent there after getting wounded after the Cassino battle in 1944. They must have had ambulances around there.
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03-11-12, 17:43
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While it is possible, the truck wearing an Allied Invasion Star being in N.Africa is highly unlikely.
According to official orders, the Invasion Star was painted on Allied vehicles just prior to the Normany invasion, seeing use in NW Europe. The Allied forces were also quick to paint ver these on the continent after the invasion as they made great targets for German panzers. I do not think I have seen period pics of vehicles in Italy wearing these stars not N Africa for that matter. American vehicles in N Africa did have the star on them but I have a hard time believing a HUA would be assigned there, especially wearing a US star. The "77" denotes 9, 18 or 23 Field Ambulance of either 1st, 2nd or 3rd canadian Infantry Divisions respectively. The "77" should be painted over a black background. Also there should be a divisonal sign opposite the "77". This would help identify which division it belonged to. You may also find marking prefixed with a "H" to identify which truck out of the unit this was. Typically H1, H2 etc. It should appear on the doors someplace. If I recall correctly (tell me if I am wrong) the 1st Canadian Infantry division was in the italian campaign during the Normandy invasion. The second and third landed at Normandy, so coupled up with the Invasion star I think that you should find Divisional markings for one of these. I would suggest in all likelyhood, probably 18 or 23 Canadian Field Ambulance. Your divisional marking would probably be a maple leaf on blue or grey background.
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