French M1970 120mm Mortar ~ San Diego, CA - Military Ground Equipment Displays on Waymarking.com

County of Display: San Diego County.
Location of Display: Hochmuth Ave., James L. Day Hall Museum, MCRD.
MCRD: Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
Plaque Text:

French
120 mm Mortar
This French made M1970 120mm Mortar was used by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 190-1991. It was captured by the Marines of the First Marine Division under the command of MGen J. M. Myatt

MCRD Base Phone numbers that can provide additional assistance are here: Base Information

Mortar information including the M1970 French weapon can be found on this Wikipedia page: Mortars

Location restrictions: The Museum is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday (until 4:30 on Thursdays). Admission is free, and military identification is not required, although admittance to the Depot requires a photo identification card, driver’s license, and proof of insurance if driving aboard base. Calling the James L. Day Hall Museum would also provide assistance. [(619) 524-6038]

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