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John Garand was working at the Springfield Armory when he designed the automatic rifle that bears his name. Springfield Armory bid on an Army contract and produced them for the US Army.
For Canada to purchase the rifle, it would have to have contracted with a foreign company which may not have been allowed by their policy.
Some Canadians probably did use the Garand. The 1st Special Service Force (aka the Devil's Brigade) was an elite unit serving in Italy and South France, and it was composed of both US and Canadian soldiers. They also used the Johnson light machine gun (Johnny Gun), and the V42 dagger. In WW1 the Canadian Army used a rifle called the Ross, but it had problems, and they used the Lee-Enfield in WW2.
What else can I help you with?
What didnt john lock believe?
that kings were chosen by god
When did john Locke write common sense?
he didnt thomas paine did
The three delegates who didnt sign the constitution?
John, James, and Jacob of Rhode Island
What was Sir John A MacDonald's Colony?
He didnt have a colony......he helped with Confederation....(brung Canada together)
Who wrote 'In Flanders Fields'?
This very powerful war poem was written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD - of the Canadian Army.
When was John Garand born?
John Garand was born on January 1, 1888.
What is John Garand's birthday?
John Garand was born on January 1, 1888.
When did John Garand die?
John Garand died on February 16, 1974 at the age of 86.
Was the M-1 Garand Canadian or American I think it's Canadian-American?
It was made by John C. Garand, who was born in Canada and moved to the U.S. when he was 10 years old, who became an inventor in the U.S., and worked for Springfield Armory in the 20' and 30's, he invented the M1 Garand rifle in 1923. As far as the M1 rifle itself is concerned, its All American, since it was "born" in the US. and manufactured and built in American factories. Where John Garand was born has nothing to do with what he did while he was an American citizen, that including the creation M1 rifle. What an American Citizen does (or creates) while in the U.S. (regardless of where that individual as born) is legally and technically U.S. property. In this case, the M1 Garand rifle was made by an American citizen while living on U.S. soil and working in an American factory.....There is nothing "Canadian" about the M1 rifle itself. The only thing "Canadian" here, is where John Garand was born, which has nothing to do with the rifle itself.
How old was John Garand at death?
John Garand died on February 16, 1974 at the age of 86.
What has the author John P DuLong written?
John P. DuLong has written: 'French Canadians in Michigan' -- subject(s): History, Emigration and immigration, French-Canadians, Ethnic relations 'French-Canadian genealogical research' -- subject(s): Genealogy, Handbooks, manuals, French-Canadians
How old is John Garand?
John Garand was born on January 1, 1888 and died on February 16, 1974. John Garand would have been 86 years old at the time of death or 127 years old today.
How do you pronounce the rifle M1 Garand?
"Ga-rand" when speaking of the rifle, and "Gair-und", when talking about John Garand himself.
What has the author John J O'Gorman written?
John J. O'Gorman has written: 'Canadians to arms!' -- subject(s): Canada, Canada. Canadian Army, Recruiting, enlistment, Sermons, World War, 1914-1918
When was the M1 garand created?
It was designed in 1932 by John C. Garand. It started being used by U.S. Forces in 1936 and is still being used today for drilling use.
Where was John Cantius Garand born at?
January 1st 1888 in St Remi, Quebec, Canada.
What has the author John Hague written?
John Hague has written: 'Canada for Canadians'
