M1-A3 with M1 Carriage -- American Legion Ellig-Stauffer Post 31, Fort Smith AR - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Can't miss this Legion Post -- it has a Viquesney Doughboy statue and a piece of artillery in front.

The Doughboy statue was placed on the US National Register of Historic Places I 1991.

A bronze plaque on the base of the statue reads as follows:

"DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY
OF OUR COMRADES
WHO ENTERED THE SERVICE
OF THEIR COUNTRY
FROM FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
AND GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE WORLD WAR
VICTOR ELLIG POST NO. 31
THE AMERICAN LEGION."

The artillery on static display is a M1-A3 with M1 Carriage 57mm carriage gun, which dates from 1943.

What type of artillery is this?: M1-A3 with M1 Carriage 57mm carriage gun Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building What military of the world used this device?: US Army Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1943 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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