M59 APC Moorhead, MN, USA - Military Ground Equipment Displays on Waymarking.com

This M59 was donated to the 2/136th by a sergeant who had served with the unit. The design on the front of the carrier is a Bearcat, the battalion mascot. The image was designed and created by a couple of guys I served with in the 2/3 shop of the battalion headquarters back in the mid-80's.
The M59 entered service in spring of 1954, gradually replacing the M75 and was used by the US Army forces motorized infantry divisions until the late 1980s for some units like the national guard reserve, still retaining some for training purposes or exercises, and the mortar carrier variant M84. Their engagement in Korea is uncertain, or likely for testings, but the M59 was widely used during the Vietnam War, although quickly eclipsed by the M113. From (visit link)

Location restrictions: This APC is located at the Headquarters for the 2/136th (Mech) INF. It is displayed on the street corner and and be viewed from street or avenue parking.

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