LAV III - Smiths Falls, Ontario
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
N 44° 54.372 W 076° 01.499
18T E 419084 N 4973041
This LAV III Monument is a permanent community symbol of remembrance which pays tribute to our Canadian Armed Forces who served and sacrificed in Afghanistan from 2001-2014.
Waymark Code: WM173FB
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/01/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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The LAV III, originally named the Kodiak by the Canadian Army, is the third generation of the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) family of armoured personnel carriers built by General Dynamics and Systems – Canada, a London, Ontario, based subsidiary of General Dynamics. It first entered service in 1999. It is the primary mechanized infantry vehicle of both the Canadian Army and the New Zealand Army. It also forms the basis of the Stryker vehicle used by the U.S. Army and other operators. The Canadian Army is upgrading its LAV IIIs to the LAV 6 standard.

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There are no restrictions listed. The Lav III is in proximity to a cenotaph in memory of the citizens of Smith Falls who lost their lives during World War II. Also in proximity is the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre.


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