105mm Howitzer - Shawnee, OK
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N 35° 19.891 W 096° 55.388
14S E 688763 N 3911787
This pair of Howitzers is on display at Woodland Veterans Park in a large and beautiful memorial site.
Waymark Code: WMWA9V
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/01/2017
Views: 6
At Woodland Veterans Park, the southwest portion is a veterans memorial with numerous military items on display, as well as a large granite wall listing Oklahoma over 7000 Oklahoma veterans who gave their life for our freedom.
These two Howitzers are stamped with the "Thunderbird" emblem of the 45th Infantry Division.
Plaques by the display read: "105mm Howitzer / Major General Myles Deering, Brigedier General Pete Costilow and soldier of the 45th Infantry Division of the Oklahoma National Guard secured these two 105mm Howitzers for our Oklahoma Veterans Memorial. The 45th has trained and fought with these since World War II / Weight 3300 lbs., effective range 7 miles, carries a 33 lb. projectile / Dedicated December 7, 2012."
What type of artillery is this?: 105mm Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: U.S.
Date artillery was placed on display: 12/07/2012
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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