War Memorials of Wisconsin

M1861 8 inch siege howitzer in Elkhorn, WI

This GAR memorial is in the middle of Hazel Ridge Cemetery. Unfortunately it has been the victum of thieves/vandals.



Left front view (photo by John Anderson)


Left side view (photo by John Anderson)


Rear view (photo by John Anderson)


Top view of trunnion area - note "U.S." at lower portion of photo (photo by John Anderson)


Muzzle face - starting at the 10 o'clock position and moving clockwise ... "No. 3" (Registry number), "2509 LBS." (weight), initials "J.R.E.", "1862" (date), and FORT PITT, PA (manufacturing foundry)
(photo by John Anderson)



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