M5, 3 Inch Gun, Pullman-Standard. Chandlerville, Illinois.
N 40° 02.911 W 090° 09.067
15T E 743025 N 4437031
Nice cannon in Chandlerville, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM7AN4
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2009
Views: 4
This is a nice old cannon that is in very good shape for being on display for so long.
The serial number is "NO 108".
Manufactured in 1942.
Weight - 1500 lbs.
Production - 1942 built 250; 1943 built 1250; 1944 built 1500 for a total of 2500 pieces built.
What type of artillery is this?: M5, 3 Inch Gun, Pullman-Standard.
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: U S Military.
Date artillery was in use: 12/01/1942
Date artillery was placed on display: 11/11/1950
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No caches that I am awarwe of.
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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