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Unique ID:
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2370
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Added to Database:
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22 August 2012
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Last Edited:
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27 August 2012
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Type (ID):
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M551 Sheridan (1150)
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Model (ID):
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M551A1 Sheridan (1156)
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Location Category (ID):
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Military Museum of Southern New England (56000)
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Location (ID):
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External Display Area (56002)
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Serial Number: |
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Registration: |
12C76468: “U.S.ARMY 12C 76468” painted on forward hull sides.
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Other Identification: |
“15” painted on hull sides. “25-1-3/4 CAV” painted on right nose and hull rear. “C15” painted on left nose and rear. Red and white guidon insignia painted on forward hull sides.
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Collection Reference: |
Exhibit 9.
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Links: |
US Military Museum 2007 Newsletter
US Military Museum 2005 Newsletter
Maloney Gallery
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Associated Tanks: |
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Location History:
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1: Cleveland Tank Plant, Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA (Sole manufacturer of base M551 June 1966-November 1970)
2: Military Museum of Southern New England, Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA (Current location)
3: New Haven – Connecticut, USA (Memorial Day Parade May 2005)
4: Military Museum of Southern New England, Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA (Current location)
5: Danbury Mall – Connecticut, USA (Heroes at Home 2007)
6: Military Museum of Southern New England, Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA (Current location)
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Text in original Preserved American Tanks publication:
[No entry]
Text in Preserved American Tanks Update:
[No entry]
Text in original Preserved Tanks In USA publication:
In early 2005 this M551 was restored and repainted from ‘Desert Storm’ camouflaged colour scheme to a ‘Vietnam era’ green, with some first-hand advice from Jan Weiss, a Sheridan tank commander in Vietnam, to ensure the authenticity of the restoration. In recognition of Jan’s guidance the Sheridan is now marked “25-I-3/4 CAV C-15”, his vehicle in “’Nam”. The project leader was Alan Balto and team members including the Ashley brothers, Jimbo Monette, Richie Lacarie, Kevin Mara, and a host of other volunteers. The first public event for Jan’s tank was the North Haven Memorial Day Parade on Saturday 28 May 2005. (Source: US Military Museum 2005 Newsletter). It also attended a ‘Heroes at Home’ fundraiser at Danbury Mall in 2007 (source: US Military Museum 2007 Newsletter).
It is displayed with its flotation screen, though the screen shows signs of damage. It is displayed with its driver’s hatch open.
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May 2009
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1: Turret top
Taken: 4 May 2009
Contributor: M. Holloway
Photo ID: 8636
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: Turret_M...
Views: 160
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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2: Driver's hatch
Taken: 4 May 2009
Contributor: M. Holloway
Photo ID: 8637
Added: 25 August 2012
Filename: Detail_M...
Views: 149
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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August 2008
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3: Upper front right view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8495
Added: 24 August 2012
Filename: P1020167...
Views: 394
Select/Has Priority: 21/21
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4: Front right view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8496
Added: 24 August 2012
Filename: P1010913...
Views: 229
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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5: Front left view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8497
Added: 24 August 2012
Filename: P1010915...
Views: 280
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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6: Rear left view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8498
Added: 24 August 2012
Filename: P1010997...
Views: 164
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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7: Rear right view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8499
Added: 24 August 2012
Filename: P1010996...
Views: 179
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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8: Front right view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8500
Added: 24 August 2012
Filename: P1010914...
Views: 112
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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9: Rear left view
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8501
Added: 24 August 2012
Filename: P1020003...
Views: 111
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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10: Driver's hatch
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8502
Added: 24 August 2012
Filename: P1020001...
Views: 163
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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11: Driver's position
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8503
Added: 24 August 2012
Filename: P1020002...
Views: 165
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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12: Close-up of registration number
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8504
Added: 24 August 2012
Filename: P1010999...
Views: 153
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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13: Nose marking
Taken: 16 August 2008
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 8505
Added: 24 August 2012
Filename: P1010998...
Views: 159
Select/Has Priority: 21/0
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