M1 81mm Mortar - VFW Memorial - Bristow, OK - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The M1, 81mm Mortar was U.S. built and used in World War II, Korea and VietNam. It weighed about 300 lbs., fired 18 rounds per minute, and had an effective range of 3300 yards.

This mortar was placed on display by VFW Post 3656 of Bristow and is dedicated to Sgt. IC Donald J. Hurt who was killed in action April 10, 1952.

What type of artillery is this?: M1, 81mm Mortar Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds What military of the world used this device?: United States Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1952 Date artillery was placed on display: 11/11/1981 Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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