M5 3 inch gun on M6 carriage, Meredosia, Illinois American Legion Post 516.
N 39° 49.872 W 090° 33.210
15S E 709357 N 4411886
Very nice M5 on display at an American Legion.
Waymark Code: WM9CWW
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2010
Views: 3
Meredosia American Legion Post 516 in Meredosia, Illinois has a great M5 3 inch gun on a M6 carriage on display as you enter town from the east.
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What type of artillery is this?: M9A1 3 inch recoil howitzer.
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: US Army
Date artillery was in use: 12/01/1944
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 39° 49.872 W 090° 33.210
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
None that I know of.
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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