Dragoon Vehicles – Historical
This page contains photos and explanations of vehicles originally employed by the regiment as well as pertinent previously owned vehicles from our members.
Probably no longer “SECRET” an original drawing for how equipment should be stored in the vehicle.
wartime T16 drawing
Another view of the war department’s vision.
t16 interior drawing 2
This is a picture from the Canadian Perth regiment. It serves to illustrate the up-arming of carriers by troops in the field.
Ford T-16
British Universal Carriers modified with a flame thrower were known as WASP’s. By war’s end the Dragoons were provided several.
Scans taken from the official regimental history of the Dragoons, we see line squadron half tracks accompanied by their recon elements. Note the two-inch mortar in the lead UC-MkII.
in Holland
Here is an original picture of the Dragoons sporting a .30-cal MG in their carrier in the field.
Holland 1944
British serial hood number markings specified a letter at the beginning to designate vehicle class.
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Frontal view of correct Dragoons unit markings for a standard jeep.
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Numerous photos of in field modifications to the standard MB / GPW abound. Here a Bren MkII and WS19 set have been added to the jeep.
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Dragoon halftracks advance near Chambois, France
Aug 44 M5A1
The half track name “Pancerny” is documented as belonging to the 2nd Line Squadron’s commanding officer Capt. Dudzinski in August of 1944.
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Interior view of M3A1 prior to WS19 installation.
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A rear view of documented national, divisional and regimental markings. We have however seen period photos of alternate schemes as well.
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A good example of how a large looking vehicle can get small quickly. The WS19 radio was the primary link from the squadron commanders vehicle back to regimental HQ. Platoon HQ vehicles within the squadron were equipped with man pack WS18 sets tuned on compatible frequencies but with shorter range.
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This was our White M3A1 HT. The .30-cal appears as a battle field pick up. During the initial phase of the regiment’s deployment in Normandy a ring mounted MG appeared to be the exception, not the norm. As the regiments time on the continent progressed, more appear in photos.
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During my period of ownership it became necessary to procure heavy transport and of course a class A CDL. This was about the safest way to move 9 tons of armor.
It seemed a natural step at the time to paint the Peterbilt OD green as well. How do you explain all of this to your wife?
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