M1918 155mm Howitzer No. 2 - Leeds, AL
N 33° 32.794 W 086° 32.784
16S E 542110 N 3711974
M1918 155mm Howitzer No. 2 - Leeds, AL
Waymark Code: WMD8BC
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2011
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Model 1918 155mm Howitzer displayed at American Legion Post 107 on Ashvile Road NE in Leeds, AL. The tube is marked "ABS & FDY CO 1918" "2690 POUNDS NO. 1165 J.H.C. There is no marking on the breech; however this piece matches others I have seen which leads me to say that it was based on the 1917 French 155mm howitzer.
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The Model 1918 was replaced in 1942 by the M114 155 mm howitzer.
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What type of artillery is this?: 155mm howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: USA
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1918
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Cost?: Not Listed
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