RAM ARVs (Long Post)

[Roddy de Normann]

To all (I am not sure if anyone saw this on the thread below...) -

Following on fm above, I have the fol details of the 50 RAM ARVs:

CT. 39791 - TKC 13 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

A Sqn, 6th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment, 27th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 7

- 1 Jun 42 - UK. Veh into Regt wksps for 100 hr inspection
- 8 Oct 42 - Veh to wksps for 400 hr inspection - Regt Daily Veh Reports - RG24-C3, Vol 14212, ps. 653 & 1510
- 4 May 43 - Aldershot, UK. Veh fm 27 CAR to 1 CBOD - 27 CAR War Diary, Can NA Microfilm, T-12756, p.884
- 8 May 43 - UK. Veh to Winget Ltd for convertion to Ram ARV
- 4 Sep 43 - Veh convertion complete - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39792 - TKC 9 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 5

- 5 Aug 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh noted as shipped by Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39793 - TKC 8 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

AFV Gunnery School, Lulworth, Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 10

- Apr 42 - Lulworth, UK. Veh noted with Gnry School - www.ramtank.ca
- 24 Sep 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39794 - TKC 7 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

9th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (British Columbia Dragoons), 4th (Canadian) Ordnance Sub-depot, Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 15

- Aug 42 - Veh noted with 9 CAR
- Sep 42 - Veh sent on to J Olding for modification
- Oct 42 - Veh to 4 Can Ord Sub-depot - www.ramtank.ca
- 27 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893 - 1944/45
- Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39795 - TKC 9 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

RHQ Tp, HQ Sqn, 10th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Fort Garry Horse)

Montreal Shop No - 16 Ram I with FGH

- 9 Aug 42 - UK. Veh loaned to A Sqn. Noted on Sqn Movement Orders - Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12695/001468
- 9 Aug 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - 16 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh converted and awaiting shipment to units - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39797 - TKC 14 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

A Sqn, 2nd (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 18

- 21 Apr 42 - UK. Veh issued to LdSH
- 31 Jul 42 - UK. Veh noted in LdSH veh nominal roll - Regt War Diary, Can NA, Microfilm T-12564
- 22 Aug 42 - Veh evaced to Bde Ord Wksp
- 2 Sep 42 - Veh further evaced to Base Ord Wksp - Regt War Diary, PRO WO179/1148
- 24 Sep 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39798 - TKC 15 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

B Sqn, 6th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars) (ARV part of Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks)

Montreal Shop No - 19

- 9 May 42 - UK. Veh motor under wksp observation - Regt Daily Veh Report - CAN RG24-C3, Vol 14211, p.534
- 24 Sep 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - ARV struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39799 - TKC 16 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

C Sqn, 6th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars), C Sqn, 27th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks
Montreal Shop No - 20 - Was both Gun Tk & Ram ARV with 27 CAR

- 3 Jun 42 - UK. Veh with 6 CAR & into wksps for new clutch
- 10 Jun 42 - Veh back into wksps for damaged Homelite engine
- 8 Oct 42 - Veh to wksps for 400 hr inspection - 6 CAR Daily Veh Reports - CAN RG24-C3 Vol 14212, ps.656, 662 & 1510
- 4 May 43 - Aldershot, UK. Veh fm 27 CAR to 1 CBOD (prob for conversion to ARV) - 27 CAR War Diary, Can NA Microfilm, T-12756, p.884
- 8 May 43 - UK. Veh to Winget Ltd for convertion to Ram ARV
- 4 Sep 43 - Veh convertion complete - 11 Sep 43 - Veh converted and shiped out fm Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 9 Jan 44 - UK, Ex FROST. Veh noted back with 27 CAR as ARV. Was X cas during ex with carburettor probs - 27 CAR ex veh returns, Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12757
- 1 Apr 44 - Veh as ARV noted with C Sqn, 27 CAR - Regt op veh listing, Regt War Diary, CNA Microfilm T-12757, ps.1734-1740
- 1944/45 - ARV Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39800 - TKC 18 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

AFV Gunnery School, Lulworth, Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 21

- Apr 42 - Lulworth, UK. Veh to Gunnery School, Lulworth - www.ramtank.ca
- 24 Sep 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39801 - TKC 21 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 22

- 4 Sep 43 - Veh in conversion to Ram ARV with Winget Ltd
- 10 Sep 43 - Veh noted as converted and awaiting shipment out to units
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as shipped out fm Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39803 - TKC 24 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

2nd (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse) & Held against Central Canadian Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 24

- 14 Apr 42 - UK. Veh issued to LdSH
- 31 Jul 42 - UK. Veh noted in LdSH veh nominal roll
- 18 Oct 42 - Veh noted as in Ord Wksps - Regt War Diary, Can NA, Microfilm T-12564
- 5 Jun 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 9 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh noted as shipped by Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 15 Jun 45 - Veh listed as held on stock against Canadian census charge - Canadian Archives


CT. 39804 - TKC 25 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

C & B Sqns, 6th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars) & ARV held against Central Canadian Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 25

- 18 May 42 - UK. Sqn enquiry ref damage to veh armament - 1 H Regt Orders
- 28 May 42 - Veh undergoing 100 hr Inspection
- 1 Jun 42 - Veh into wksps for Fire Extinguisher refit
- 8 Oct 42 - Veh to wksps for 400 hr inspection - Regt Daily Veh Reports - CNA RG24-C3 Vol 14211, ps.419 & 556, Vol 14212, p.653 & 1510
- 8 May 43 - UK. Veh to Winget Ltd for conversion to Ram ARV
- 11 Sep 43 - Veh converted and shiped out fm Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 15 Jun 45 - ARV listed as held on stock against Canadian census charge - Canadian Archives


CT. 39805 - TKC 4 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

2nd (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 26

- 21 Apr 04 - UK. Veh issued to LdSH
- 31 Jul 42 - UK. Veh noted in regt veh nominal roll - Regt War Diary, Can NA, Microfilm T-12564
- 2 Sep 42 - Veh evaced fm regt to Base Ord Wksp - Regt War Diary, PRO WO179/1148
- 5 Jun 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh noted as shipped by Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39806 - TKC 17 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

2nd (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 27

- 8 Apr 42 - UK. Veh issued to LdSH
- 31 Jul 42 - UK. Veh noted in LdSH veh nominal roll - Regt War Diary, Can NA, Microfilm T-12564
- 4 Sep 43 - Veh in conversion to Ram ARV with Winget Ltd
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as having been shipped out of Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39807 - TKC 27 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

B Sqn, 5th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (8th Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars) & 4th (Canadian) Ordnance Sub-depot

Montreal Shop No - 28

- Aug 42 - Veh TOS 5 CAR
- Sep 42 - Veh to J Olding for modifications - www.ramtank.ca
- 7 Dec 42 - UK. Veh back to 5 CAR fm Depot - Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12651
- 29 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 16 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh converted and awaiting shipment to units - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39808 - TKC 2 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 29

5 Aug 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV

- 10 Sep 43 - Veh noted being converted
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as converted & awaiting shipment - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives
- Oct 44 - Veh noted as ARV with Hays Plant Ltd - www.ramtank.ca


CT. 39809 - TKC 6 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 30

- 6 Aug 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh noted as shipped by Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives


CT. 39810 - TKC 30 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

9th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (British Columbia Dragoons) & Held against Central Canadian Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 31

- Aug 42 - UK. Veh noted with 9 CAR
- Sep 42 - Veh to J Olding for modifications - www.ramtank.ca
- 27 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 15 Jun 45 - Veh listed as held on stock against Canadian census charge - Canadian Archives


CT. 39811 - TKC 40 - Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) - Contract CDLV 283

A Sqn, 6th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (ARV with Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks)

Montreal Shop No - 3

- 8 May 42 - UK. Veh engine burnt out with 1H. Veh in Regt Wksps awaiting new engine
- 8 Oct 42 - Veh to wksps for 400 hr inspection - Regt Daily Veh Reports, CAN RG24-C3, Vol 14211, p. 533 & Vol 14212, p. 1510
- 5 Aug 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39813 TKC 1 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

2nd (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 33

- 14 Apr 42 - UK. Veh issued to LdSH
- 31 Jul 42 - UK. Veh noted in LdSH veh nominal roll - Regt War Diary, Can NA, Microfilm T-12564
- 4 Sep 43 - Veh in conversion to Ram ARV with Winget Ltd
- 10 Sep 43 - Veh noted as converted and awaiting shipment out to units
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as having been shipped out of Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39814 TKC 10 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

B Sqn, 10th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Fort Garry Horse)

Montreal Shop No - 34
- Veh Ram I with FGH

- 9 Aug 42 - UK. Veh loaned to A Sqn for exercise - Sqn Movement Order, Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12695/001468
- 8 May 43 - UK. Veh to Winget Ltd for convertion to Ram ARV
- 4 Sep 43 - Veh convertion complete
- 11 Sep 43 - Veh converted and shiped out fm Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39815 TKC 11 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

A Sqn, 10th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Fort Garry Horse)

Montreal Shop No - 35
- Veh Ram I with FGH

- 9 Aug 42 - UK. Veh loaned to A Sqn for exercise - Sqn Movement Order, Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12695/001468
- 4 Sep 43 - Veh in conversion to Ram ARV with Winget Ltd
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as having been shipped out of Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 15 Jun 45 - Veh listed as held on stock against Canadian census charge - Canadian Archives

CT. 39816 TKC 37 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283 & (ARV) 2539

C Sqn, 5th & 2nd (Canadian) Armoured Regiments (8th Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars & Lord Strathcona's Horse)

Montreal Shop No - 36
- Veh Turret No with 5 CAR - 'C22'

- Aug 42 - UK. Veh TOS 5 CAR
- Sep 42 - Veh with 5 CAR. Noted as in wksps for repair
- 7 Dec 42 - Veh back to 5 CAR fm wksps - 5 CAR Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12651/000621 & 000867
- 27 Apr 43 - UK. Veh fm Winget Ltd after conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 18 May 43 - Veh TOS as ARV fm 5 Cdn Armd Div Wksps - LdSH War Diary, PRO WO179/1882
- Prob went on to become pilot veh for Ram ARV Mk.I - 'Wheels & Tracks', No.51
- 15 Jun 45 - Veh listed as held on stock against Canadian census charge - Canadian Archives

CT. 39817 TKC 23 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

B Sqn, 6th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (ARV with Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks)

Montreal Shop No - 37

- 8 May 42 - UK. Veh with 1H under wksps observation
- 19 May 42 - Veh fire extinguishers refitted
- 1 Jun 42 - Veh back into wksps due to oil temp probs
- 8 Oct 42 - Veh to wksps for 400 hr inspection - Regt Daily Veh Reports, CAN RG24-C3, Vol 14211, p. 533 & 545 & Vol 14212, ps.653 & 1510
- 5 Jun 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39818 TKC 3 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

C Sqn, 10th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Fort Garry Horse) & 27th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment)

Montreal Shop No - 38
- Veh Ram I with CARs

- 9 Aug 42 - UK. Veh loaned to A Sqn for exercise - Sqn Movement Order, Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12695/1468
- 4 May 43 - Aldershot, UK. Veh fm 27 CAR to 1 CBOD - 27 CAR War Diary, Can NA Microfilm, T-12756, p.884
- 8 May 43 - UK. Veh to Winget Ltd for convertion to Ram ARV
- 4 Sep 43 - Veh convertion complete - 11 Sep 43 - Veh converted and shiped out fm Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 15 Jun 45 - Veh listed as held on stock against Canadian census charge - Canadian Archives

CT. 39819 TKC 20 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

2nd (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 39

- 2 Apr 42 - UK. Veh issued to LdSH
- 31 Jul 42 - UK. Veh noted in LdSH veh nominal roll - Regt War Diary, Can NA, Microfilm T-12564
- 5 Aug 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as converted & awaiting shipment
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh noted as shipped by Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39820 TKC 19 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

B Sqn, 27th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 40
- Veh as ARV with 27 CAR

- 4 Sep 43 - Veh in conversion to Ram ARV with Winget Ltd
- 10 Sep 43 - Veh noted as converted and awaiting shipment out to units
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as having been shipped out of Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1 Apr 44 - Veh as ARV noted with B Sqn, 27 CAR - Regt op veh listing, Regt War Diary, CNA Microfilm T-12757, ps.1734-1740
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39821 TKC 28 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

C Sqn, 10th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Fort Garry Horse) & 27th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment)

Montreal Shop No - 41
- Veh Ram I with CARs

- Jun 42 - Luddshot Common. Veh photographed for press articles. Pic No. A16309 - Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12696, p 337
- 9 Aug 42 - UK. Veh loaned to A Sqn for exercise - Sqn Movement Order, Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12695/01468
- 4 May 43 - Aldershot, UK. Veh fm 27 CAR was in 4 (Can) Armd Tps Wksp prior to HO to 1 CBOD - 27 CAR War Diary, Can NA Microfilm, T-12756, p.884
- 22 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as converted & awaiting shipment - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893

CT. 39822 TKC 39 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

B Sqn, 10th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Fort Garry Horse)

Montreal Shop No - 42
- Veh Ram I with FGH

- Jun 42 - Luddshot Common. Veh photographed for press articles. Pic No. A16358 - Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12696, p 346
- 9 Aug 42 - UK. Veh loaned to A Sqn for exercise - Sqn Movement Order, Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12695/001468
- 8 May 43 - UK. Veh to Winget Ltd for conversion to Ram ARV
- 9 Jun 43 - Veh returned to 1 CBOD
- 9 Aug 43 - Veh back again with Winget Ltd for conversion
- 16 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh converted and awaiting shipment to units - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 15 Jun 45 - Veh listed as held on stock against Canadian census charge
- 1945 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39824 TKC 26 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 44

- 22 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as converted & awaiting shipment
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh noted as shipped by Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39825 TKC 32 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

2nd (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Lord Strathcona's Horse), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 45

- 31 Jul 42 - UK. Veh noted in LdSH veh nominal roll - Regt War Diary, Can NA, Microfilm T-12564
- 14 Oct 42 - Veh evaced fm regt to Base Ord Wksp - Regt War Diary, PRO WO179/1148
- 9 Aug 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh noted as shipped by Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39826 DND 6057

TKC 36 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

9th Canadian Armoured Regiment (British Columbia Dragoons), RHQ Tp, 6th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (1st Hussars), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks
Montreal Shop No - 46

- Apr 42 - Veh presented to BCD Regt by towns-people of Kitchener, Ontario - Pic Ram 1-04 (DND 6057) via Paul Roberts Archive
- 28 May 42 - UK. Veh noted with 1H having had boggie wheel probs
- 8 Oct 42 - Veh to wksps for 400 hr inspection - Regt Daily Veh Reports - CNA RG24-C3 Vol 14211, p.556 & Vol 14212, p. 1510
- 24 Sep 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - ARV struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39827 TKC 31 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

HQ, 2nd (Canadian) Armoured Brigade, 4th (Canadian) Ordnance Sub-Depot, Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 47

- Aug 42 - UK. Veh noted with HQ, 2 Can Armd Bde
- Sep 42 - Veh to J Olding for modification
- Oct 42 - Veh noted with 4 Can Ord Sub-Depot
- 22 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as converted & awaiting shipment
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh noted as shipped by Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - www.ramtank.ca - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39828 TKC 33 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

RAC Gunnery School, Lulworth & Central Canadian Stocks
Montreal Shop No - 48
- Apr 42 - Veh trialled at Bovington & Lulworth alongside a Ram II - 'Wheels & Tracks', No.50
- Oct 44 - Veh shown as held as Central Canadian Stocks - www.ramtank.ca
- 24 Sep 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 15 Jun 45 - Veh listed as held on stock against Canadian census charge - Canadian Archives

CT. 39829 TKC 35 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

B Sqn, 6th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment & A Sqn, 27th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment) (ARV with Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks)

Montreal Shop No - 49 -
Veh was ARV with 27 CAR

- 8 May 42 - UK. Veh boggie suspension cradle broken
- 8 Oct 42 - Veh to wksps for 400 hr inspection - Regt Daily Veh Reports, CNA RG24-C3, Vol 14211, p. 533 & Vol 14212, p.1510
- 4 May 43 - Aldershot, UK. Veh fm 27 CAR was in 4 (Can) Armd Wksps prior to HO to 1 CBOD - 27 CAR War Diary, Can NA Microfilm, T-12756, p.884
- 10 Sep 43 - Veh in conversion to Ram ARV with Winget Ltd
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as having been shipped out of Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1 Apr 44 - Veh as ARV noted with A Sqn, 27 CAR - Regt op veh listing, Regt War Diary, CNA Microfilm T-12757, ps.1734-1740
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39830 TKC 34 Ram I (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

Montreal Shop No - 50

- 29 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 16 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh converted and awaiting shipment to units - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39836 TKC 44 Ram IIA (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

RHQ Tp, HQ Sqn, 5th Canadian Armoured Regiment (8th New Brunswick Hussars) Large 'Z3' on turret with 5 CAR Nov 42 - Crowborough - Internet pic

- 9 Jun 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39839 TKC 43 Ram IIA (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

6th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment, Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

- 2 Oct 42 - UK. Veh with 1 CAR. Into wksps for 100 hr inspection - Regt Daily Veh Report - CAN RG24-C3 Vol 14212, p.1499
- 29 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39844 TKC 50 Ram IIA (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

3rd Canadian Armoured Regiment (Govenor General's Horse Guards), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

- 11 Oct 42 - Veh SOS & returned to Depot - Regt War Diary, PRO WO179/1149
- 29 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39848 TKC 51 Ram IIA (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

6th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment, Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

- 15 Oct 42 - UK. Veh into LAD 6 CAR for 6 pdr mods - Regt Daily Veh Report - CNA RG24-C3, Vol 14212, p.1516
- 27 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 10 Sep 43 - Veh noted as being converted
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh noted as converted & awaiting shipment - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39852 TKC 47 Ram IIA (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

C Sqn, 10th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (Fort Garry Horse) Veh Ram IIA with FGH

- 9 Aug 42 - UK. Veh loaned to A Sqn for exercise - Sqn Movement Order, Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12695/001468
- 27 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39859 TKC 69 Ram IIA (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

3rd Canadian Armoured Regiment (Govenor General's Horse Guards), Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

- Apr 42 - Veh noted with regt which reorged fm Armd Regt to Armd Recce Regt then went to Italy with Canadian 5 Armd Div - Regt War Diary via Len Heidebrecht Archive
- 2 Apr 43 - UK. Veh to Winget Ltd for convertion to Ram ARV
- 4 Sep 43 Veh conversion complete - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39865 TKC 78 Ram IIA (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

C Sqn, 5th (Canadian) Armoured Regiment (8th Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars)

- 31 Jul 42 - UK. Veh TOS 5 CAR fm Depot
- 4 Nov 42 - UK. Veh back to 5 CAR having been modified
- 15 Dec 42 - Veh SOS 5 CAR back to depot - Regt War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12651, ps. 525 & 794
- 27 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39867 TKC 85 Ram IIA (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

HQ Sqn, 4th (Canadian) Armoured Brigade & Held against Central Canadian Stocks Engine Serial No: 120359

- 26 Nov 42 - UK. Veh noted as having an engine requiring 87 octane fuel. Others of more modern design only require 80 Octane - 21 CAR War Diary, Can NA Microfilm T-12721, p.436/437
- 27 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 15 Jun 45 - Veh listed as held on stock against Canadian census charge - Canadian Archives

CT. 39869 TKC 80 Ram IIA (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

- 5 Jun 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 16 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh converted and awaiting shipment to units - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39874 TKC 74 Ram IIA (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

- 5 Jun 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- Veh to 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39879 TKC 76 Ram IIA (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

- 11 Jun 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV
- 2 Oct 43 - Veh undergoing conversion
- 23 Oct 43 - Veh noted as shipped by Winget Ltd - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39982 Ram IIB (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

5th (Canadian) Armoured Division & Central Canadian Stocks

- Oct 42 - Veh noted with 5 Can Armd Div - www.ramtank.ca
- 5 Jun 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 15 Jun 45 - Veh listed as held on stock against Canadian census charge - Canadian Archives

CT. 39985 Ram IIB (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

5th (Canadian) Armoured Division, Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

- Oct 42 - Veh noted with 5 Can Armd Div - www.ramtank.ca
- 27 May 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

CT. 39997 Ram IIB (converted to Ram ARV) Contract CDLV 283

Central Canadian Stocks & Central British Stocks

- 5 Jun 43 - UK. Veh arrived at Winget Ltd & awaiting conversion to Ram ARV - Can GHQ Tank Files, T-17893
- 1944/45 - Veh struck off strength Canadian Central Stocks to British Stocks - Canadian Archives

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If anyone has any other data ref these vehs, do let me know

Roddy

[servicepub (RIP)]

Hi Roddy,

May I copy this to the relevant WD number on RamTank.ca?

Clive

[Roddy de Normann]

Clive

Yes of course - delighted that you do...

Roddy