1942 General Electric Howitzer - Owensville, MO - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

County of display: Gasconade County
Location of display: VFW Post 6133 parking lot, Owensville
Howitzer statics:
How Pac 75 mm mia
ORD DEPT USA PAC
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO NO 1298
1942-121 LBS INSP H.M.R.

"The 75mm Pack Howitzer M1 (also known by its post-war designation M116) was designed in the United States in the 1920s to meet a need for an artillery piece that could be moved across difficult terrain. The gun and carriage was designed so that it could be broken down into several pieces to be carried by pack animals. The gun saw combat in the Second World War with the United States Army (primarily used by airborne units), with US Marine Corps, and was also supplied to foreign forces.

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What type of artillery is this?: 75mm Pack Howitzer Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building What military of the world used this device?: US Army, Austrailian Army, US Marine Corps Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1942 Date artillery was placed on display: 05/30/1988 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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