The Picton Canadian Army Memoriali s dedicated to the men and women who have served and are now serving in the Canadian Army. It was unveiled on September 21, 2001, by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78.
Picton, Ontario
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Inscription
[dedication plaque/plaque commémorative]
"LEST WE FORGET".
TO THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO HAVE SERVED AND
ARE NOW SERVING IN
THE CANADIAN ARMY.
DEDICATED SEPT. 21. 2001
[weapon description plaque/plaque descriptive de l’arme]
L5 Pack Howitzer
During the late 60's the Canadian Forces needed a light,
mobile artillery piece, they turned to the Italian-made L5
Pack Howitzer. The caliber is 105mm, and could fire a
33lb projectile up to 10,000m. The L5 was light
enough (3000lbs approx.) to be slung beneath a helicopter,
dropped by parachute and towed by vehicle or horse.
It could also be disassembled and man
packed in mountainous terrain.
[restoration info plaque/plaque informative sur les travaux de restauration]
A Restoration Project
of
the Eastern Ontario Gunner's Association
with the permission of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 78.
Donations
Sandblasting and Painting
Darren Green Construction Inc,. Deseronto
Paint and Plaques: Eastern Ontario Gunner's Association
Transportation- Ed's Moving and Delivery, Picton
Printing of Decals: Printcraft, Picton
Welding / Steel Fabrication: Dave Duguay, Picton
Visitor information
Location
Picton Canadian Army Memorial
347 Picton Main Street East
Picton
Ontario
Picton Canadian Army Memorial
347 Picton Main Street East
Picton
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 44.0112246
Long. -77.1387733
Lat. 44.0112246
Long. -77.1387733
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