GGHG M5A1 late photo

[Jack Geratic]

Found this image from a facebook group and someone identified it as belonging to GGHG. A period document seems to confirm the WD number but don't see how the connection was made? Also what exactly does this document signify, is it delivery of Stuarts, their return, or an inventory count - does it date the photo somehow?


Concerning the photo itself, can anyone identify the following:

1.) - metal can on the front hull
2.) - wooden box on the fender
3.) - scribbling on the hull side between the WD number and nickname RACY
4.) - still with the hull side, any clues to the marking cut off by the left edge of the photo
5.) - finally, what is happening with the tones around the lower front hull tow clamps - wiped clean or maybe lubricated with oil?