Ordnance QF 25 Pounder- Shelburne, ON
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jiggs11
N 44° 04.691 W 080° 12.202
17T E 563785 N 4880864
25 Pounder Howitzer on display in the Shelburne, ON War Memorial.
Waymark Code: WMNA8A
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/30/2015
Views: 4
World War II-era 25 pounder field artillery piece located in the Shelburne Memorial Park, in front of the town and community services building.
Breech and barrel markings are still readable. The gun is of 1942-vintage, and produced by Sorel Industries in Quebec. The breech was manufactured in 1944.
What type of artillery is this?: Field
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Canadian Army, other Allied and Commonwealth Armies
Date artillery was in use: 04/01/1942
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
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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