Ordnance QF 25 Pounder- City Park - Kingston, ON
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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
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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