1942 General Electric Co NO 1298 Howitzer, Aberdeen, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing
N 46° 58.598 W 123° 48.762
10T E 438187 N 5202887
This cannon is located in Zelasko Park near downtown Aberdeen, standing about 60 feet from Wishkah Street in the 200 block of South “F” Street.
Waymark Code: WMH5DB
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
Views: 10

The landscaped park contains this Howitzer, a Spirit of the Doughboy statue, benches, a World War II pack howitzer with a plaque, a flag pole, and large woodcarvings of a logger and a bobcat.

The information on the howitzer reads:
How Pac 75 mm mia
ORD DEPT USA PAC
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO NO 1298
1942-121 LBS INSP H.M.R.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: United States Military

Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1961

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: no

Still may work: no

Date artillery was in use: Not listed

Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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