155 mm M1917 French Schneider Howitzer -Wheaton, IL.
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N 41° 51.113 W 088° 09.317
16T E 404099 N 4633976
155 mm M1917 French Schneider Howitzer static artillery display located at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL.
Waymark Code: WM4KE6
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2008
Views: 78
According to information provided by Cantigny Park:
"This is the same type of gun used by the 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery, 1st Division."
The 155 millimeter Model D 1917 Howitzer was used by the French Army during the first half of the 20th century.
It was manufactured by Schneider et Cie.
What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: French Army
Date artillery was placed on display: 11/11/2005
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 41° 51.194 W 088° 09.431
Cost?: 8.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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