Fort Worden Cemetery German Howitzer - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

German model of 1918 howitzer barrel on static display in cemetery. Cemetery was created to serve Forts Worden, Casey and Flagler's soldiers and dependents
The forts were opened in May 1902 and a month later in June 1902 Private Elisha Webb, 23, died of illness and was the first person buried in the post cemetery.
Originally a pivot gun of the Revenue Cutter Jefferson Davis was on display in the cemetery. At the start of WWII the gun was melted down in a metal scrap drive. After the war the current display piece was installed.

A waymarker contacted me and pointed out that this is a French 1917 Schneider 155mm howitzer. The US adopted the French howitzer and US made Schneiders were designated 1918 155mm Howitzer. So this gun probably has nothing to do with Germany.

What type of artillery is this?: Imperial German Army howitzer. Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds What military of the world used this device?: Imperial Germany, Weimar Republic Artillery is no longer operational: no 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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