Monument commémoratif de l’Armée canadienne de Picton

[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