Japanese Model 92 70mm Howitzer (1932) from WWII - Sherman, TX
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N 33° 38.148 W 096° 36.555
14S E 721743 N 3724338
Japanese 70mm Howitzer mounted permanently at the Grayson County courthouse in Sherman, Texas
Waymark Code: WM74FR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2009
Views: 13
Japanese 70mm Howitzer mounted permanently at the Grayson County courthouse in Sherman, Texas. Free parking is available around the courthouse.
From the attached signs:
JAPANESE MODEL 32
(1932) 70 MM HOWITZER
Used extensively throughout WW2
468# Gross Weight
Range: 3,075 Yds.
Impact Burst: 40 Yds.
Restoration completed April 2004
due to the efforts of:
GRAYSON COUNTY
RED RIVER VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE MVPA
(Military Vehicle Preservation Assn.)
Special Thanks to:
Custom Sandblasting
Advantage Powder Coating
THIS GUN MOUNTED THROUGH
THE GENEROSITY OF THE SHERMAN
DEMOCRAT AND THE GRAYSON COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
MCMXXX
CHAS. R. SIMMONS POST XXIX
AMERICAN LEGION
What type of artillery is this?: 70mm
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: Japan
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No, but several historical marker waymarks
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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