10.5 cm leFH model 1916 German Howitzer - Waterdown, ON
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stinger503
N 43° 19.874 W 079° 53.357
17T E 590045 N 4798198
World War I relic in Waterdown
Waymark Code: WMV3DV
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/16/2017
Views: 6
This cannon is from the First World War and it is located in Sealey Park, in south Waterdown. The 10.5 cm leichte Feldhaubitze 16 was a war trophy that was shipped to Canada after the war ended. The gun was requested by Reeve Richard Smith of Waterdown and the gun was sent on Canadian Pacific Railways to Waterdown on August 23, 1920.
Originally it was to be placed at the Memorial Hall but it was instead placed near the Boy Scout HQ at Sealey Park.
(http://www.waterdownlegion.ca/11782/History-of-the-Waterdown-Legion.htm)
What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: German Army
Date artillery was placed on display: 08/23/1920
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes. Multi-cache nearby.
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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