Ordnance QF 25 Pounder Howitzer - Orangeville, ON
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jiggs11
N 43° 55.097 W 080° 05.902
17T E 572386 N 4863191
25 Pounder Howitzer located outside the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 233 in Orangeville, ON.
Waymark Code: WMMKZ0
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/05/2014
Views: 4
@5 Punder Howitzer preserved in the small memorial parkette next to RCL Branch 233 in Orangeville.
Markings indicate that this is a MkII, with a Canadian modification, manufactured by Sorel Industries in Quebec in 1942.
This example has been restored to WWII condition, though the breech is welded, as is standard Canadian government practice on all surplus/scrap armament.
What type of artillery is this?: Carriage-mounted field artillery
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: Canadian and Commonwealth armies
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1942
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No.
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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