VFW 105s - Hobe Sound, FL
Posted by: 
JL_HSTRE
N 27° 07.796 W 080° 10.148
17R E 582341 N 3001098
A pair of 105mm howitzers outside VFW Post 10132.
Waymark Code: WMAX3B
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/06/2011
Views: 6
Hall-Bryan VFW Post 10132 is located at 6101 SE Dixie Hwy between Stuart and Hobe Sound, adjacent to Seabranch Preserve. Outside the VFW hall is a memorial display to the five branches of the US military, local veterans, donors, and past commanders of this VFW post and its Ladies Auxiliary. The memorial flies the flags of the United States, Florida, VFW, and POWs.
The memorial also includes a pair of M2A1/M101A1 105mm howitzers. This type of howitzer is best known for it's service in World War II, but also was used in the Korean War and Vietnam War.
I didn't see any plaque or sign indicating the service dates of these howitzers. I was able to identify them due to my own knowledge of military equipment, which was confirmed by a WW2 Marine veteran I met at the site.
What type of artillery is this?: 105mm howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: US Army & US Marine Corps
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 27° 07.800 W 080° 10.140
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No geocaches at the VFW, but approximately 2 dozen in nearby Seabranch Preserve.
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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