Char Sherman MONTEREAU

The Sherman MONTEREAU tank of the 501st RCC arrives in France after the African campaign at Utah-Beach on August 3, 1944.
He will be hit by 3 shells as a result of Panzer ambush fire, 200 meters from the carrefour de la Croix de Médavy in forêt d'Ecouve after taking part in the liberation of Alençon.

Crew

☨ Sergeant Jules JAMETTE, tank commander.
☨ Corporal Louis TREGUER, pilot.
☨ Chasseur Félix WICINSKY, pilot's aide, killed in action.
☨ Chasseur Jean MORACCHINI, gunner.
☨ Emile FRAY, radio.

The Sherman MONTEREAU tank of the 501st RCC arrives in France after the African campaign at Utah-Beach on August 3, 1944.He will be hit by 3 shells as a result of Panzer ambush fire, 200 meters from the carrefour de la Croix de Médavy in forêt d'Ecouve after taking part in the liberation of Alençon.Crew☨ Sergeant Jules JAMETTE, tank commander.☨ Corporal Louis TREGUER, pilot.☨ Chasseur Félix WICINSKY, pilot's aide, killed in action.☨ Chasseur Jean MORACCHINI, gunner.☨ Emile FRAY, radio.