M114 155mm Howitzer - Eldorado, IL
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YoSam.
N 37° 49.204 W 088° 27.483
16S E 371671 N 4186853
One of two military memorials in the cemetery
Waymark Code: WMKKRV
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2014
Views: 4
County of display: Saline County
Location of display: Raleigh - El Dorado Rd., Wolf Creek Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Eldorado,
Display erected by: American Legion Post # 169 & VFW Post # 3479
Date display erected: 1999
Complete detals and statics can be read on Wikipedia
What type of artillery is this?: M114 Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Over 50 countires used this weapon
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1942
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1999
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC21NT7 within a hundred feet
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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