155 MM Howitzer - Pearsall, TX - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

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155 MM Howitzer
This monument was erected 2002 A.D. by the American Legion Post No. 5 to honor the memory of all citizens of Frio County who offered their lives to protect our freedom by serving in the armed forces of the United States of America.

Wikipedia

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.

What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: United States Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/2002 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Are there any geocaches at this location?: None 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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