155mm Howitzer - Pettis County Courthouse - Sedalia, Mo. - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This howitzer is the M1A2 Carriage variant no. 5456 with a date of 1956. The howitzer was donated by the VFW Post 2591 to all of veterans of all wars. It was dedicated on November 11, 1995.

From Wikipedia on the 155mm Howitzer:
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"The M114 155 mm howitzer was a towed howitzer used by the United States Army. It was first produced in 1942 as a medium artillery piece under the designation of 155 mm Howitzer M1. It saw service with the US Army during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, before being replaced by the M198 howitzer. The gun was used by the armed forces of many nations, including Afghanistan, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bosnia, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Republic of China, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Ecuador, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, South Vietnam, South Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Norway, Netherlands, Pakistan, the Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela, Vietnam and Yugoslavia. One hundred sixteen surplus howitzers were sent to Bosnia in 1997. In some countries, the M114 still remains in service.

The carriage was also used by the 4.5 inch Gun M-1. It went through a number of minor changes over time. The original Warner electric brakes were replaced by Westinghouse air brakes on the M1A1. Both the M1 and M1A1 carriages used a mid-axle firing pedestal that was extended by a ratchet mechanism. The M1A2 replaced the ratchet with a screw-jack system and also modified the traveling lock. The M1A1E1 carriage was intended for use in jungle and muddy terrain and replaced the wheels of the M1A1 with a free-wheeling tracked suspension, but the project was terminated after V-J day without having reached production. The T-9 and T-10 carriages were projects using low-grade steel alloys that were canceled when no longer needed. The T-16 was a light-weight carriage using high-grade steel that was estimated to save some 1,200 lb (540 kg); work began in July 1945 and continued after the war, although nothing seems to have come from it."

What type of artillery is this?: 155mm Howitzer Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: US among others Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1956 Date artillery was placed on display: 11/11/1995 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Are there any geocaches at this location?: No Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed

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