M1A2 - 155mm Carriage Howitzer - Lawton, OK
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N 34° 36.367 W 098° 23.597
14S E 555628 N 3829531
This howitzer is on display at Veterans Plaza in downtown Lawton.
Waymark Code: WM12VNW
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2020
Views: 3
The M1A2 Carriage Howitzer - 155mm was first manufactured and used in 1941 for World War II. It is still in service. The plate on this howitzer has the date 1956.
The howitzer is sitting on a concrete slab in Veterans Square on S.W. 4th Street in downtown Lawton.
What type of artillery is this?: M1A2 155mm Carriage howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: United States
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes, GCHG5R.
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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