25-cm Schwerer Minenwerfer Alt Art Mortar Cannon - Waterford, ON - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This 25-cm German Schwerer Minenwerfer Alt Art trench mortar was taken at Vimy Ridge by the 9th Field Company on April 9th, 1917. The mortar is located in front of Waterford District High School in Waterford, Ontario.

Upon learning of the mortar cannon's history, the high school refurbished and held a ceremony for the monument to mark Vimy Ridge's 100th anniversary. (http://www.simcoereformer.ca/2017/04/12/wdhs-plays-host-to-piece-of-historic-battle)

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What type of artillery is this?: Mortar Where is this artillery located?: Other What military of the world used this device?: German Army Date artillery was in use: 04/09/1917 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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