Mount Stewart World War I Howitzer - Mount Stewart, PEI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 46° 21.966 W 062° 52.194
20T E 510007 N 5134733
Just west of the Hillsborough River in the little community of Mount Stewart, one may spot a granite war memorial on the south side of the highway, beside which is this captured howitzer.
Waymark Code: WMZH2Q
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 11/11/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Beside the Hillsborough River Eco Centre, this memorial to the local war dead and veterans of the First and Second World Wars was erected by the Royal Canadian Legion. The memorial consists of a pair of grey granite stelia separated by a black granite plaque resting on three square grey granite pillars.

The memorial is accompanied by a World War I German howitzer, a 10.5-cm Feldhaubitze 98/09, (Serial Nr. 438). This gun was captured on September 27, 1918 by the British 11th (Northern) Division "Imperials", operating with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, SW of Epinoy, France. The FH 98/09 was originally allocated to Charlottetown, it is now located beside the cenotaph at Mount Stewart, PEI, missing its wheels. The Gunner's shield shows evidence of penetration.
From Silver Hawk Author

Note the large hole in the shield to the left of the barrel. It appears to have been caused by something large and fast moving!
What type of artillery is this?: WW I German Howitzer

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds

What military of the world used this device?: German Army

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1918

Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1973

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

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Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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