M4A2E8 HVSS Sherman tank, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, need service history

[Ryan Harriman]

Are you sure this information is correct? We were speaking to them a week or so about it and they said the city had no plans of selling the monument and the consider it to be a permanent fixture.

Ryan

Originally Posted by Harold Skaarup

I received a note from Andy and would like to ask for your help to answer his question:
"The Sherman at Swift Current is in danger of getting sold by the city to an as yet unknown buyer. Is there any way we can find out this Tanks service history to try and put a case together for it's preservation".

The data I have for this tank is: M4A2E8 HVSS Sherman Medium Tank with 76-mm Gun, (Serial No. 64990), built by Fisher, Reg. No. 30122969. This tank is dedicated to the 14th Hussars, Recreational Centre Memorial, 6th Ave & Sidney St East, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

[Michael R.]

The Office of the Mayor, City of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada advises the information suggesting this Sherman is about to be sold is false.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Good! At least we have discussed a few programs and activities available to keep the Sherman in presentable condition.

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

Good! At least we have discussed a few programs and activities available to keep the Sherman in presentable condition.

Yes. The City will be looking at the links you posted, Terry, with the hope to get some support for refreshing the Sherman appearance.

[Michael R.]

It appears this Sherman is serial number S 64990, with a DND CFR of (45) 78-947.
The Service Publications Ram site shows this tank with three entries for use:
March 1952: KOCR, Stettler
April 1963: KOCR, Calgary
May 1965: Alberta Area Pool

I wonder if anyone has some pictures of 78-947 from the 1946-1971 period?