M114-A1 Armored Command Carrier - Del City, OK
Posted by: hamquilter
N 35° 26.995 W 097° 26.110
14S E 642013 N 3924063
On display at Patriot Park, as part of the City's war memorials.
Waymark Code: WMBTMM
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2011
Views: 10
Patriot Park is located on S.E. 15th Street, just west of Tinker Diagonal. This park is dedicated to those who have served in the military from the Del City area.
This military vehicle is located on a concrete slab just east of the Del City War Memorial. The following description is given on a mounted sign:
"M114-A1 Armored Command Carrier
Year: 1962
Manufacturer: Cadillac Motor Division
Total Production: 3095
Capacity: 4 Combat Soldiers
Weight: 15,276 lbs.
Powered by: Chevy 283 V-8
Maximum Speed: 36 mph
Saw limited duty in Vietnam
Primary service was in Europe"
Two seals at the bottom of the sign indicate the sponsors of this display: The City of Del City and the 11th Armored Cavalry. A stenciled statement on the rear of the carrier indicates that the Public Works Director of Del City is Colonel William Graham, U.S. Army, Retired Corps of Engineers.
Location restrictions: Open to the public; no gate or posted hours
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