M1918 155mm Howitzer - Oxford, AL
N 33° 36.897 W 085° 49.731
16S E 608641 N 3720078
155mm howitzer in Oxford Veterans Memorial Park in Oxford, AL.
Waymark Code: WMB7JQ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2011
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Model 1918 155mm howitzer in Oxford Veterans Memorial Park in Oxford, AL. "SCHNEIDER" stamped on the breech indicates that this howitzer was based on the French howitzer of 1915.
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According to the plaque on the carriage this howitzer's carriage is of French manufacture.
The model 1918 was replaced in 1942 by the M114 155 mm howitzer.
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What type of artillery is this?: Towed 155mm Howitzer.
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: U S Army
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
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
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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