155 mm Howitzer - NC National Guard Armory - Hamlet, NC - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This piece is located on the front lawn of the NC National Guard Armory in Hamlet, NC. The nomenclature plate reveals that this is a Model of 1918 Schneider 155 mm Howitzer. "The United States adopted the Mle 1917 as the 155 mm Howitzer Carriage, Model of 1917 (Schneider). The Model 1918 built in the US differed somewhat from French models, with a straight rather than curved shield, rubber rather than steel tyres on wheels, a pivoting spade and a slightly different firing mechanism.[6] US units were in action in France in 1918 with French-built guns. The first US regiment equipped with US-made guns was about to embark for France when World War I ended.[7]
Both the M1917 and M1918 howitzers were upgraded with air brakes, new metal wheels and pneumatic tires during the interwar period and remained the standard American heavy howitzers until superseded by the M1 howitzer beginning in late 1942. They saw combat with both U.S. Army and Marine artillery units throughout World War II.[9]" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_de_155_C_mod%C3%A8le_1917_Schneider) I was able to locate another website that gives specifications and other information on this gun. The website is as follows, (visit link) .

What type of artillery is this?: 155 mm Model of 1918, Schneider Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: France, United States, Imperial Russia, Finland, Poland, Belgium, Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Germany (from Wikipedia site listed above). Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1918 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Are there any geocaches at this location?: none Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed

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