German 150 M.M. Howitzer

This 2 ½ Ton artillery piece was captured by American forces on the Western Front in 1918.

Made by the Fried. Krupp Co. Essen, Germany in 1917. The largest arms manufacturer in the world at that time.

It could fire a 93 lb. high explosive projectile 10,000 yards about 5 ½ miles.

Because of their ability to drop gas canister or high explosive at either close range or at considerable distance these cannon and the mortars were very effective against Allied troops in trench warfare.

Delivered in 1925 from the Rariton Arsenal Metuchen, New Jersey by act of Congress. They were presented by the United States Government to Harrison County American Legion Post 123 who paid for the delivery expense.

In this court yard on May 12, 1926 the Heroes of World War I were honored and Old Glory raised by the Veterans of the Civil War.

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“92” British Howitzer Projectile

Manufactured by

General Railway Signal Co.

Rochester, N. Y. USA 1917

Marker is at the intersection of North Capitol Avenue and East Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north on North Capitol Avenue.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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