World War I
German 77 M.M. Trench Mortar
New Model "96" made in 1916. This Leichte Minenwerfer, "Light Bomb Thrower" was captured by the French Army and presented to the United States Government by the Government of France.
It weighed 550 lbs. when in action and could fire a 10 lb. projectile over half a mile.
Presented to American Legion Post 123 Corydon, by the United States Government by act of Congress. Delivered 1925.
Marker is on East Cherry Street near North Elm Street, on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
