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Old 15-02-11, 01:20
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Default Part 1. Census numbers - various 'A' vehs- Cdn Army (Overseas) Jul 41 to Sep 42

Thought that these would be of interest to some. As per the original document these are broken down by - census number - type - date issued - unit on charge to:

F15013 - Car Scout Daimler - 10 Jul 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
F15014 - Car Scout Daimler - 10 Jul 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
F19347 - Daimler Armd Scout - 15 Aug 41 - HQ 1 CATB
F19348 - Daimler Armd Scout - 15 Aug 41 - HQ 1 CATB
F19349 - Daimler Armd Scout - 15 Aug 41 - HQ 1 CATB
F19350 - Daimler Armd Scout - 15 Aug 41 - HQ 1 CATB
F19465 - Daimler Armd Scout - 23 Sep 41 - HQ 1 CATB
F19466 - Daimler Armd Scout - 23 Sep 41 - HQ 1 CATB
F19467 - Daimler Armd Scout - 23 Sep 41 - HQ 1 CATB
F19468 - Daimler Armd Scout - 23 Sep 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
F19469 - Daimler Armd Scout - 23 Sep 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
F19470 - Daimler Armd Scout - 23 Sep 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
F19471 - Daimler Armd Scout - 23 Sep 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
F19473 - Daimler Armd Scout - 23 Sep 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
F19474 - Daimler Armd Scout - 23 Sep 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
F19530 - Daimler Armd Scout - 3 Nov 41 - HQ 5 CAD
F19547 - Daimler Armd Scout - 24 Oct 41 - HQ 1 CATB
F19548 - Daimler Armd Scout - 3 Nov 41 - 1 SD, 1 CBOD
F19549 - Daimler Armd Scout - 3 Nov 41 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F19551 - Daimler Armd Scout - 3 Nov 41 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F19552 - Daimler Armd Scout - 27 Oct 41 - HQ 1 CATB
F19553 - Daimler Armd Scout - 24 Oct 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
F19566 - Daimler Armd Scout - 24 Oct 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
F19568 - Daimler Armd Scout - 24 Oct 41 - HQ 1 CATB
F19570 - Daimler Armd Scout - 24 Oct 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
F19572 - Daimler Armd Scout - 27 Oct 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
F19573 - Daimler Armd Scout - 24 Oct 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
F19574 - Daimler Armd Scout - 24 Oct 41 - 1 CBOD
F19575 - Daimler Armd Scout - 29 Oct 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
F19576 - Daimler Armd Scout - 27 Oct 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
F19579 - Daimler Armd Scout - 27 Oct 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
F19759 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - 9 Armd Regt
F19763 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - HQ 2 Armd Bde
F19765 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - 5 Armd Regt
F19766 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - 5 Armd Regt
F19767 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - 9 Armd Regt
F19768 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F19769 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - Perth Regt
F19771 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - 3 Armd Regt
F19772 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - 3 Armd Regt
F19773 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - HQ 1 Armd Bde
F19787 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - Perth Regt
F19788 - Daimler Armd Scout - 8 Dec 41 - HQ 2 Armd Bde
F19835 - Daimler Armd Scout - 22 Dec 41 - 1 SD, 1 CBOD
F19846 - Daimler Armd Scout - 22 Dec 41 - 1 SD, 1 CBOD
F19847 - Daimler Armd Scout - 22 Dec 41 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F19848 - Daimler Armd Scout - 22 Dec 41 - 1 SD, 1 CBOD
F19849 - Daimler Armd Scout - 22 Dec 41 - 10 Armd Regt
F19918 - Daimler Armd Scout - 19 Jan 42 - 10 Armd Regt
F19954 - Armd Car Daimler Mk I - 21 Apr 42 - 1 SD, 1 CBOD
F20000 - Armd Car Daimler Mk I - 22 Dec 41 - 1 SD, 1 CBOD
F20001 - Armd Car Daimler Mk I - 22 Dec 41 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F20029 - Armd Car Daimler Mk I - 22 Dec 41 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F20099 - Armd Car Daimler Mk I - 23 Feb 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F20100 - Armd Car Daimler Mk I - 23 Feb 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F20103 - Armd Car Daimler Mk I - 23 Feb 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F20112 - Armd Car Daimler Mk I - 23 Feb 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F20147 - Armd Car Daimler Mk I - 23 Feb 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F20233 - Armd Car Daimler Mk I - 18 Apr 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F20234 - Armd Car Daimler Mk I - 6 Apr 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt

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Old 15-02-11, 01:22
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Default Part 2. Census numbers - various 'A' vehs- Cdn Army (Overseas) Jul 41 to Sep 42

Again, as per the original document these are broken down by - census number - type - date issued - unit on charge to:

T26605 - Carrier Universal Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 14 Army Tk Bn
T26610 - Carrier Universal Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 14 Army Tk Bn
T26620 - Carrier Universal Mk I Loyd - 28 Aug 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
T32975 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
T32979 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
T32986 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 14 Army Tk Bn
T33004 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 14 Army Tk Bn
T33007 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 14 Army Tk Bn
T33008 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 14 Army Tk Bn
T33009 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 14 Army Tk Bn
T33010 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 14 Army Tk Bn
T33011 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 14 Army Tk Bn
T33012 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
T33022 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 14 Army Tk Bn
T33025 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
T33026 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
T33027 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
T33033 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 26 Aug 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
T33037 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Aug 41 - 14 Army Tk Bn
T33043 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
T33045 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 1 CBOD
T33047 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
T33048 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
T33049 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 1 CBOD
T33050 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
T33051 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
T33052 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
T33053 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
T33054 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
T33065 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 12 Army Tk Bn
T33066 - Carrier Pers Mk I Loyd - 10 Jul 41 - 11 Army Tk Bn
F47348 - Car Scout Daimler - 10 Jan 42 - 6 Armd Regt
F47351 - Car Scout Daimler - 19 Jan 42 - HQ 5 CAD
F47352 - Car Scout Daimler - 19 Jan 42 - HQ 1 Armd Bde
F47392 - Car Scout Daimler - 27 Jan 42 - 1 CBOD
F61222 - Armd Car Mk II Humber - 17 Jan 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F61253 - Armd Car Mk II Humber - 17 Jan 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F61256 - Armd Car Mk II Humber - 17 Jan 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F61263 - Armd Car Mk II Humber - 17 Jan 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F61266 - Armd Car Mk II Humber - 17 Jan 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F61356 - Car Armd Recce Mk II Humber - 27 May 42 - 1 CACRU
F61362 - Car Armd Recce Mk II Humber - 27 May 42 - 1 CACRU
F64266 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 30 May 42 - 14 Army Tk Bn
F64295 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 1 Jun 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F64296 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 1 Jun 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F64297 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 1 Jun 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F64298 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 1 Jun 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F64299 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 1 Jun 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F64300 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 1 Jun 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F64301 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 1 Jun 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F64302 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 1 Jun 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F64303 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 1 Jun 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F64304 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 30 May 42 - 14 Army Tk Bn
F64306 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 30 May 42 - 14 Army Tk Bn
F64307 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 30 May 42 - 14 Army Tk Bn
F64311 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 30 May 42 - 14 Army Tk Bn
F64314 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 30 May 42 - 14 Army Tk Bn
F64317 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 30 May 42 - 14 Army Tk Bn
F64318 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 30 May 42 - 14 Army Tk Bn
F64319 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 30 May 42 - 14 Army Tk Bn
F64344 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 5 Jun 42 - 14 Army Tk Bn
F64345 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 5 Jun 42 - 12 Army Tk Bn
F64346 - Car Scout Daimler Mk II - 5 Jun 42 - HQ Sigs 5 CAD
F118739 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118745 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118810 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118887 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118888 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118895 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118896 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118898 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118900 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118905 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt

Source: Letter - Census 3-0-0 GWG/WEC, No. 4 Sub-Depot, 1st Cdn Base Ord Depot, from Oi/c Vehicle Census Branch, 4 SD, 1 CBOD to DOS - CMHQ, dated 5 Sep 42 (DOS - CMHQ file 13 Census/1/4)

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Nice information thanks for sharing it.

I have Daimler scout car F64350 so missed by four cars.
Still hoping one day simular info pops up which includes my vehicles as well.

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Mark,

Are any of these census numbers shown with the "C" prefix?

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Are any of these census numbers shown with the "C" prefix?

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No Clive, all are shown with either the 'F' or 'T' prefix only, they were all received from British units according to the documentation I have.

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Default Re: Parts 1 & 2 of my post on census numbers

I should point out the fact that in both Parts 1 and 2 of my post, I’ve omitted the census numbers for the various tanks that are recorded as issued to Canadian units during the time period in question. These I’ve already published elsewhere (Churchill) or I’m keeping for future use (Matilda, Grant, Lee) although there are a couple, ie., Tank LAA Mk VI & Mk VIB, Tank M3 General Stewart and Tank Cruiser Mk V that I’ll probably post at a future date.

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Interesting, for the Dingo MK II:
Contract No:T/656 Date:19/09/1940 Number of cars ordered: 500
Mark II
WD NO’s allocated: F47348 – F47847
Maker serial Number: S1714 – S2213

They received the first few cars from this contract. Still trying to find more info on my Dingo F47915, there is no post war number for it.
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F118739 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118745 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118810 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118887 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118888 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118895 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118896 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118898 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118900 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt
F118905 - Car Armd Humber Mk III - 20 Jul 42 - 1 Armd Car Regt


Hi Mark,

I am researching history on a particular Humber A/c, which bears the data plate of a MkIV.........but, the census number precedes that of the first one on your list, F118739, by about 50 or so. I had noted photos of MkIII A/cars with later numbers than MkIV. If you have any other records of Humber A/cars with number starting F118***, I would be interested.

Many thanks,
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I knew I had seen a picture off one off the Dingo´s mentioned in the list.
And here it is.

It was used on the raid off Dieppe in 1942.
As you can see it didn´t had the C prefix to the number here either.

I am sure others on the list were used as well during this raid.

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Source off the picture is the Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-291-1207-11, Dieppe, Landungsversuch, englischer Spähpanzer.jpg
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Again, as per the original document these are broken down by - census number - type - date issued - unit on charge to:
Mark.............I will be at National Archives Ottawa in August researching Canadian Ford GPA Amphibious Jeep. My question, Are Census records available for all Canadian WW2 vehicles, particularly GPA? The Canadians had 22 homeland GPA's under Lend-Lease.

For interest, the above file reference does not come up on a database search. At this stage, I have in excess of 150 files to peruse and 46 rolls of microfilm.

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