Howitzer - VFW Post 2593 - Arnold, MO
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Wampa-One
N 38° 26.036 W 090° 22.854
15S E 728606 N 4257211
8 inch Howitzer M2 from 1944 in front of VFW Post 2593
Waymark Code: WM47A7
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2008
Views: 70
Howitzer, 8 Inch M2. No. 978
W'V'T. Arsenal 1944
10240 LBS.
Recently moved (2007) to New VFW Hall constructed to allow development of Arnold Commons shopping center.
What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Army
Date artillery was placed on display: 04/30/2007
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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