M1918 155mm Howitzer - Tarrant, AL
N 33° 34.823 W 086° 46.587
16S E 520745 N 3715653
M1918 155mm Howitzer, Tarrant, AL
Waymark Code: WM7N3Y
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2009
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Model 1918 155MM howitzer displayed at American Legion Post 113, Tarrant, AL. Tube is marked "ABS & FDY 1918" "2690 POUNDS NO. 1397 J. H. C. "SCHNEIDER" stamped on the breech indicates that this howitzer was based on the French howitzer of 1917.
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The model 1918 was replaced in 1942 by the M114 155 mm howitzer. (
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What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: US Army
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Cost?: Not Listed
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