10.5-cm leichtes Feldhaubitze 16 - Dawson City, Yukon Territory
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N 64° 03.431 W 139° 26.032
7W E 576440 N 7104325
This 10.5-cm leichtes Feldhaubitze 16 light field howitzer is located next to the Dawson City Cenotaph and behind the Dawson City Museum, in Dawson City, Yukon Territory.
Waymark Code: WM12TCK
Location: Yukon Territory, Canada
Date Posted: 07/12/2020
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German First World War 10.5-cm leichtes Feldhaubitze 16 (10.5-cm leFH 16), (Serial Nr. 6562), no data. The gun is apparently equipped with the shield from an sFH13. This weapon was likely captured ca 1918 by a Battalion of an Infantry Brigade in a Canadian Division with the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), in France. The gun is No. 2 of 2 Guns in front of the cenotaph at Victory Gardens.
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What type of artillery is this?: Light Field Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Germany
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1914
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes, GC312RH
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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