Ordnance QF 25 Pounder- City Park - Kingston, ON
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11
N 44° 13.413 W 076° 29.392
18T E 381000 N 4897781
Old Canadian Army 25 Pounder on display by the Artillery Memorial in City Park.
Waymark Code: WMW4M9
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/09/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 5

Canadian Army 25 Pounder built by Sorel Industries of Canada in 1942.

This type of artillery was in use by the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Artillery in particular from 1939 until the late 1950's when it was replaced by the 105mm Howitzer

This particular gun was in service from 1943 until 1955. It bears the markings of A Troop, 1st Battery, 12th Field Regiment RCA, one of the D-Day Units.

The gun features several memorials. Of note are the memorial plates on the lower front left deflectors. The leftmost one reads:

Presented by PPCLI to the RCA

in recognition

A Bty. 1 RCHA

Outstanding support

to 1 PPCLI

TF 1-06 Afghanistan 2006

The second brass marker reads

Presented by the RCR to the ECA

In recognition of outstanding support of

E Bty 2 RCHA to 1 RCR

TF 3-06 Afghanistan 2006 -07

The main marker on the right hand deflector reads:

Dedicated to Fallen Gunners
By RCHA Brigade Association and
Kingston Gunners on the
Occasion of the 125th Anniversary
Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
1871-1996

This 25 Pounder gun used by
Canadian artillery
1943 - 1955

There is also a colourized aluminum marker:

Presented by the 1st Bn Royal Canadian Regiment

To A Battery 1 RCHA

Korea 1952-1953
What type of artillery is this?: Field/Coastal

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: Canadian Army, Allied Forces

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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