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Unique ID: 1166 Added to Database: February 2010 Last Edited: February 2010 Type (ID): M4A1 Sherman (1310) Model (ID): M4A1 (1310) Location Category (ID): War Memorial (6350) Location (ID): Dompaire (6350) Serial Number: Registration: Name: Other Identification: Collection Reference: Links: References: Associated Tanks: Location History: (see map) 1: Pressed Steel Car Company, Hegewisch, Chicago, Illinois, USA (Primary manufacturer) 2: War Memorial, Dompaire, Vosges, North East France, France (Current location) Text in original Preserved American Tanks publication: [No entry] Text in Preserved American Tanks Update: [No entry] Text in original Preserved Tanks In France publication: This M4A1 is a war memorial at Dompaire. It is named “CORSE” but commemorates “Norvan” of the 2ème Esc. of the 12ème RCA which was destroyed at Dompaire on 12 September 1944. It has an early M34 gun mount without side protection horns, direct vision slots with appliqué armour, and dozer blade fittings. (Source: A. Fenwick, Sherman Register). It is of interest to note that the following day a Panther was captured nearby by the Leclerc Division (2ème DB) and eventually found its way into the Saumur collection (this Panther is #172. For full details see PGT2: Panther #5).

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Date Unknown 1: Front right view Taken: Date Unknown Contributor: A. Fenwick Photo ID: 2698 Added: 22 February 2010 Filename: Scan_She... Views: 186 Select/Has Priority: 4/0

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