155MM Howitzer serial no 5441 - Champlain, NY
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LadyKarine
N 44° 58.547 W 073° 31.100
18T E 616827 N 4981328
This Howitzer is located at The Great Chazy River Memorial Post 1418.
Waymark Code: WMYT2E
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2018
Views: 4
The M114 155 mm howitzer was a towed howitzer developed and used by the United States Army. It was first produced in 1942 as a medium artillery piece under the designation of 155 mm Howitzer M1. It saw service with the US Army during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, before being replaced by the M198 howitzer.
Needs a crew of 11 persons to make it work.
Source: Wikipedia
What type of artillery is this?: 115MM M1 Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: Many
Date artillery was placed on display: 11/01/1999
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Less than 150m in a guardrail.
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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