CARRIER PLATOON 1944

CARRIER PLATOON 1944
Image: Carriers (IWM)
  • Platoon HQ:

  • Captain/Platoon Leader (.38 Pistol).
  • Pvt/Radio Operator (.303 Rifle).
  • Pvt/Batman (Sten SMG).
  • Pvt/Driver/Mechanic (.303 Rifle).
  • 1 x Carrier + Bren Light Machine Gun (1000 x .303 Rounds) & No 18 Radio Set.

  • Platoon Sergeant (Sten SMG + Motorcycle).
  • 2 x Pvts/Orderlies (Sten SMGs + Motorcycles).

  • Lieutenant/2nd In/C (.38 Pistol).
  • Pvt/Storeman (.303 Rifle).
  • Pvt/Driver/Batman (Sten SMG).
  • 1 x 15 cwt. Truck.

  • Pvt/Driver (Sten SMG).
  • Pvt/Fitter (.303 Rifle).
  • 1 x 15 cwt. Truck.

  • 4 x Carrier Sections each Containing:

  • Carrier No1:
  • Sergeant/Section Leader (.303 Rifle).
  • 2 x Privates (.303 Rifles).
  • Pvt/Driver-Mechanic (.303 Rifle).
  • 1 x Carrier + Bren Light Machine Gun (1000 x .303 Rounds).

  • Carrier No2:
  • Corporal/Assistant (.303 Rifle).
  • 2 x Privates (.303 Rifles).
  • Pvt/Driver-Mechanic (.303 Rifle).
  • 1 x 2in Mortar.
  • 1 x Carrier + Bren Light Machine Gun (1000 x .303 Rounds).

  • Carrier No3:
  • Lance Corporal (.303 Rifle).
  • 2 x Privates (.303 Rifles).
  • Pvt/Driver-Mechanic (Rifle).
  • 1 x PIAT.
  • 1 x Carrier + Bren Light Machine Gun (1000 x .303 Rounds)

  • Totals:
  • 2 x Officers.
    13 x NCOs.
    46 x Other Ranks.
    13 x Carriers.
    2 x Trucks.