Memorial Park, Tarentum, Pennsylvania
Posted by: 
sherpes
N 40° 35.934 W 079° 45.294
17T E 605348 N 4494977
horwitzer and tank from World War II, on the banks of Allegheny River, near Pittsburgh
Waymark Code: WM6P46
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2009
Views: 11
Tarentum is a blue collar industrial community, whose many of its residents have served in the armed forces.
The pieces on display in the Memorial Park area are a Howitzer cannon, and a tank from World War II
What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1944
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1995
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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