Field Cannon - War Memorial Park, Ponca City, OK
Posted by: The Snowdog
N 36° 42.595 W 097° 04.685
14S E 671661 N 4064414
This small field cannon is at the southwest end of a memorial walkway - in War Memorial Park, Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Waymark Code: WM14WDT
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2021
Views: 8
This small field cannon is at the southwest end of a memorial walkway in War Memorial Park. The walkway continue past several granite war monuments and ends at a POW / MIA memorial. There is no information on site to identify this cannon, but a waymarking reviewer believes it to be a Japanese 75mm Type 41 Mountain Gun/Regimental gun.
What type of artillery is this?: Field Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: USA
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 36° 42.545 W 097° 04.625
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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