American Legion Artillery - Solvang California
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teeoff2
N 34° 35.805 W 120° 08.177
10S E 762633 N 3832054
Quick Description: Located in the Solvang Veterans Memorial, and in front of the American Legion Post 160.
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 4/13/2009 11:46:43 AM
Waymark Code: WM66MM
Views: 6
Long Description:
The Tag on the Howitzer reads as follows:
No. 3903 NFR
Mechanism, Recoil
75MM Pack Howitzer
M1A4
Rock Island Arsenal.
What type of artillery is this?: 75MM Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: US
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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