War Memorials of Wisconsin

M2 / M101 105mm howitzer

The M2 / M101 105mm howitzer is one of the most successful guns ever produced. Built by the Rock Island Arsenal, it saw U.S. usage in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. At one point it was in service in 68 countries. In 1962 the M2 105mm howitzer was renamed the M101 105 mm howitzer.

There are 6 known M2 / M101 105mm howitzers on display in Wisconsin.  They are at the following locations:

City Located Photo(s) Gun info Mount info Location GPS Map(s)
Durand, WI n/a M2A? ? VFW Post 3435 memorial,
315 West Madison St.		 N 44° 37.652'
W 91° 58.067'
Kewaunee, WI M2A1:
Chain Belt Co.
No.15789		 M2A2: Pullman-Standard
No.6308 1943		 Am. Legion Post 29,
corner of Lincoln St. & Juneau St.		 N 44° 37.652'
W 91° 58.067'
Mauston, WI M2A2:
Chain Belt Co.
No.22708		 M2A2: Rock Island Arsenal
No.10257 1954		 VFW Post 2114,
1055 E. State St. (Hwys 12 & 16)		 N 43° 47.455'
W 90° 03.765'
Reedsburg, WI n/a M2A1 ? East side of Webb Park,
southbound lane of No. Webb Ave.		 N 43° 32.275'
W 90° 00.629'
Theresa, WI M2A?: M2A2: Pullman-Standard
No.5194 1948		 Am. Legion Post 270 memorial,
S Milwaukee St. (Hwy 175)		 N 43° 30.986'
W 88° 27.081'
Wilton, WI M2A?: M2A2: Rock Island Arsenal
No.10537 1954		 Am. Legion Post 508,
along Hwy 71 East edge of town		 N 43° 48.854'
W 90° 31.436'


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