M114 115-mm M1A2 Howitzer - Oshawa, Ontario
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machard
N 43° 53.097 W 078° 51.452
17T E 672103 N 4861325
This Howitzer is located at Branch 43 of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Waymark Code: WMYAJY
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/20/2018
Views: 2
The M114 155 mm howitzer was a towed howitzer developed and used by the United States Army. The gun was also used by the armed forces of many nations, including Canada.
This particular Howitzer is mentionned on page 40 of the book
Shelldrake: Canadian Artillery Museums and Gun Monuments
by Harold A. Skaarup
What type of artillery is this?: M114 115-mm M1A2 Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: Many...
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
One mystery, nearby (unsolved by me)
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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