Courseulles-sur-Mer Sherman DD Tank

This Sherman DD (Duplex Drive) tank, named "Bold," belonged to B Squadron, 1st Hussars (6th Canadian Armoured Regiment),which swam ashore ahead of the infantry to support the 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade's assault on Juno Beach on 6 June 1944. "Bold" struggled in the rough seas and was reportedly struck by artillery before sinking short of the beach; gunner Roswell Tofflemire drowned, though the rest of the crew was rescued.

The tank was raised from the seabed in the early 1970s, restored, and mounted as a memorial dedicated by the 1st Hussars to all who took part in the operation. Sergeant Léo Gariépy, a member of the squadron who later led the recovery effort, has the square where "Bold" now stands named in his honour. Its hull is covered with the insignia of the Canadian regiments that landed at Juno Beach.

JUNO BEACH
At 0730 hours 6th June 1944, the 6th Canadian Armoured
Regiment (First Hussars) in support of the 7 Canadian
Infantry Brigade of the 3 Canadian Infantry Division, assaulted
and overpowered enemy defences between Courseulles-sur-Mer
and Bernieres-sur-Mer. This tank recovered from the sea
nearly 27 years after launching, is dedicated by the First
Hussars, to the memory of all who participated in this operation.

DUPLEX DRIVE (DD) TANK
The Duplex Drive Sherman Tank had a waterproof chassis
fitted with a collapsible canvas screen and rubber tubes
inflated with air. It was moved through the water by two
propellors at the rear, and on reaching shore reverted to a
normal tank.