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Hero

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Just trying to find out which tank is featured

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36486052@N03/3740165112/in/set-72157621925039133



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According to this older thread she is 510 C16, possibly called Corunna.

And according to this site, she was commanded by Second Lieutenant Purdy.



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Definately C16

She attacked German positions in support of attack by 56th Div on the right flank near Bouleaux Wood as part of the assault on Combles. Moved on time to junction of German Loop and Combles trenches (arriving ahead of infantry) and neutralised enemy MG fire even when his right hand tank track was hit by 18lb shell. The crew fought on for 5 hrs; the tank being attacked by Germans at very close range, until reached by 2LONDONS. Eventually the tank ran out of ammo and was abandoned having been set on fire in accordance with orders



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Many Thanks, just updating/improving all my saved photos
Paul

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