20 MM Antiaircraft Gun - VFW Post 287 - Coatesville, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
N 39° 58.876 W 075° 49.289
18S E 429858 N 4426001
There is a multi-war memorial coupled with this 20 MM Antiaircraft Gun out front of the Sahler-Sedan Post 287 building.
Waymark Code: WMHAK0
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
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The primary piece of this memorial is the 20 MM Antiaircraft Gun on the concrete pad. The 20 MM Antiaircraft Gun was the anti-aircraft gun of choice during the early years of WW II. There are several pieces of the gun missing including the ammunition magazine, the shoulder rests and the cartridge bag. Everything else appears as it is supposed to be. There are two shields on either side of the barrel. I am not sure if all of the 20s had this feature but I have seen lots of pictures where they are not attached.

There is a dedication tablet inset into the concrete pad which reads:

V F W
Sahler - Sedan Post No. 287 Dedicates This Memorial To
Those Who Lost Their Lives
In War Preserving Peace

Spanish American ........ World War II
World War I............ Korean Conflict

There are four posts at the four corners of the concrete pad with chains connecting them. A chain link fence encloses the entire memorial.

What type of artillery is this?: antiaircraft gun

Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building

What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Navy

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
The nearest cache, A Stroll Along The Creek. is .5 miles away.

Date artillery was in use: Not listed

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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