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  Type 95 Ha Go Light Tank   (Oregon Military Museum)
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via Budd Davidson
Tank History
Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Army (IJN) as Type 95 Ha Go Light Tank hull number unknown.

Wartime History
This tank was captured by the U.S. Army in the Pacific. Possibly recovered from Biak Island. Afterwards, transported to the United States for technical evaluation and as a war prize.

Postwar
Later, this tank was one of two Type 95 Ha Go tanks transported to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake for use as targets on the range.

Restoration
During the 2000s, of both Type 95 tanks were recovered from China Lake. Over a two year period, both tanks were restored with their original engines under the direction of Steve Greenberg. The finished tank was painted in a three color scheme of green and brown and yellow. Includes dataplate dataplate 5092 and licence plate 212.

Display
This tank is displayed outdoors at the entrance of the 41st Infantry Division Building of the Oregon Military Museum.

References
Thanks to Budd Davison and Stan Gajda for additional information

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Last Updated
October 23, 2019

 

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