Three cannon in Rural Cemetery - Poughkeepsie, New York
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Vermontish
N 41° 40.818 W 073° 55.798
18T E 589060 N 4614834
Three cannon overloooking war dead.
Waymark Code: WM4GKP
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2008
Views: 33
A trio of identical pieces standing guard, as it were, over an estimated 700 graves from WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. It is reasonable to assume other conflicts are represented, but I did not see them. There is another smaller section of similar graves just down the hill from here.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Probably US Army
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
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
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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