M1A1 75mm pack Howitzer
N 41° 47.573 W 090° 15.061
15T E 728410 N 4630433
Located at a Veterans Memorial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Camanche, IA
Waymark Code: WM12D1
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 12/25/2006
Views: 72
M1A1 - 75 mm Pack Howitzer was originally designed to be transported by pack animals. During WW2 it was used by U.S. infantry in mountainous terrain and by troops needing a light portable gun. It can be broken down into 6 loads for transportation. The heaviest load weighed 100kg. It can be reassembled in 3 minutes.
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: U.S.A. and Allies
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1943
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No geocaches at this location, but some are located within a couple miles.
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|