105 mm Howitzer #2, Veteran's Park, Riverton, Illinois.
N 39° 50.679 W 089° 32.690
16S E 282269 N 4413614
Very nice re-conditioned 105 MM howitzer.
Waymark Code: WM82VQ
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/17/2010
Views: 4
This howitzer is located at the Veteran's Memorial Park in Riverton, Illinois. It is in about the best shape that I have seen for a 105 howitzer on diplay.
This particular cannon is painted in army green.
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What type of artillery is this?: M101 105mm Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Most or all NATO Forces.
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1928
Date artillery was placed on display: 11/11/2006
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 39° 50.679 W 089° 32.690
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Non that i am aware of.
Cost?: Not Listed
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