Pair of light towed howitzers - Veterans Memorial, Franklin Park, IL
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adgorn
N 41° 56.217 W 087° 51.872
16T E 428330 N 4643137
Gracing the entrance to a multiwar veterans memorial, a pair of 105MM, M101A1 Army howitzers.
Waymark Code: WM7F7P
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2009
Views: 6
Donated by the US Army Tank/Automotive/Armaments Command in Warren, MI. Serial #'s 1856 and 4796.
Length - 19.66'
Range - 1,750 yds
Weight - 4,475 lbs
This type of weapon was deployed in WW2, Korea and Vietnam.
Parking is adjacent.
What type of artillery is this?: light towed howitzers
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: USA
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
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
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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