M1 81mm Mortar - Pettis County Courthouse - Sedalia, Mo.
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N 38° 42.421 W 093° 13.642
15S E 480230 N 4284289
This M1 81mm Mortar, number 7228284 and having a date of 1945, is located on the southeast grounds of the Pettis County Courthouse - 415 South Ohio Avenue in Sedalia, Mo.
Waymark Code: WMG4HC
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/11/2013
Views: 3
This M1 81mm Mortar, number 7228284 and having a date of 1945, is located on the southeast grounds of the Pettis County Courthouse. This mortar is part of a larger Veterans' Memorial. Information on the 81mm Mortar from Wikipedia:
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"The M1 mortar is an American 81 millimeter caliber mortar. It was used from World War II until the 1950s when it was replaced by the lighter and longer ranged M29 mortar. It was based on the French Brandt mortar."
What type of artillery is this?: M1 81mm Mortar
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: US among others
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1942
Date artillery was placed on display: 11/11/1995
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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