This Howitzer was issued to the Royal Canadian Artillery in 1940 and retired in 1967.
Orangeville, Ontario
Type
Other
Inscription
CANADIAN HOWITZER
25 POUNDER MK II/I
Manufactured at Sorel, Quebec
Used by the Commonwealth WWII
Total Weight in action - 1800 Kg.
Maximum Range - 12,250 meters
Ammunition:
Smoke
(HE) High Explosive
(AP) Armour Piercing
Propaganda Leaflet Shells
Issued to Royal Canadian Artillery 1940 - Retired in 1967
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Location
Royal Canadian Artillery Howitzer Memorial
7 John Street
Orangeville
Ontario
Royal Canadian Artillery Howitzer Memorial
7 John Street
Orangeville
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 43.9180159
Long. -80.09836
Lat. 43.9180159
Long. -80.09836
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