The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Nerang, Queensland. 1944-08-14. A Sherman M4 medium tank T263413 (later named ‘the Stag’) being moved from a creek while en route to the test track. This tank was participating in tropical trials in Australia. The tank was manufactured with a fully welded hull, unike the other M4 in the test. At this stage of the tests the tank retains its front track mudguard. Later photographs show this removed. The tank has applique armour on side sponsons and in front of the driver’s and radio operator’s positions.
Nerang, Queensland. 1944-08-14. A Sherman M4 medium tank participating in trials conducted by QX19098 Major G.C. Dennis. This particular tank, T263412, was a ‘composite hull vehicle’ manufactured with
'The Stag', a Sherman M4 medium tank, T263413, approaching the top of Course no. 2 during tank tests at HQ 4 Armoured Brigade.
Madang, New Guinea. 1944-10. 'The Stag', a Sherman M4 Medium Tank, registration no T263413, approaching the top of Course no. 2 during tank tests at HQ 4 Armoured Brigade.
Madang, New Guinea. 1944 -10. A Sherman M4 medium tank (rear view) no T263413 at the top of Course no. 2 during tank tests at HQ 4 Armoured Brigade. The tank was being used in trials for the War Offic
North Nerang, Queensland, Australia. 1944-06-11 to 1944-07-18. Rear view of a Sherman M4 composite hull medium tank (T263412) showing protective grille and chevron track.
NORTH NERANG, QLD. 1944-06-11 TO 1944-07-18. REAR VIEW OF A SHERMAN TANK (T263413) SHOWING PROTECTIVE GRILLE AND FLAT TRACK. THIS TANK WAS USED IN THE WAR OFFICE TRIALS OF SHERMAN AND MATILDA TANKS CO
