M1 81mm Mortar - VFW Memorial - Bristow, OK
Posted by: hamquilter
N 35° 49.746 W 096° 24.325
14S E 734372 N 3968101
This is one of the military weapons on display at the VFW War Memorial.
Waymark Code: WMZY1B
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2019
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The M1, 81mm Mortar was U.S. built and used in World War II, Korea and VietNam. It weighed about 300 lbs., fired 18 rounds per minute, and had an effective range of 3300 yards.
This mortar was placed on display by VFW Post 3656 of Bristow and is dedicated to Sgt. IC Donald J. Hurt who was killed in action April 10, 1952.