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Helping Glossop's tank crew

'ADOPTED': The tank called Glossop and her crew

A tank called Glossop fought many a battle in the Second World War - and here it is with the soldiers who manned it.

The photograph was sent to Glossop Women's Voluntary Service together with a letter of thanks by its commander Lieutenant Tony Davenport in January, 1945. 

Members had somehow 'adopted' the tanks and had been working hard raising cash to buy 'comforts' for her crew. 

The tank was part of a government campaign where towns and cities were asked to raise money to to buy a tank, submarine, or a Spitfire. 

It brought in thousands of pounds, with weapons of war named after the various donors. 

Lieut. Davenport said the tank with 'Glossop' painted on the side had been in several battles on the Western Front and was still on active service. 

He wrote: "She is a wonderful tank. At the moment, we are not doing much, as it's been snowing for three days, and we are unable to move; we are just trying to keep warm.

"Thank you for your kindness and for sending the parcels, which are very much appreciated by all of us."

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