1942 General Electric Co NO 1298 Howitzer, Aberdeen, WA
N 46° 58.598 W 123° 48.762
10T E 438187 N 5202887
This cannon is located in Zelasko Park near downtown Aberdeen, standing about 60 feet from Wishkah Street in the 200 block of South “F” Street.
Waymark Code: WMH5DB
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2013
Views: 10
The landscaped park contains this Howitzer, a Spirit of the Doughboy statue, benches, a World War II pack howitzer with a plaque, a flag pole, and large woodcarvings of a logger and a bobcat.
The information on the howitzer reads:
How Pac 75 mm mia
ORD DEPT USA PAC
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO NO 1298
1942-121 LBS INSP H.M.R.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: United States Military
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1961
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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