War Memorials of Wisconsin

Type 4 15cm howitzer

The Japanese Type 4 15cm howitzer saw action in the Second Sino-Japanese War and WWII.   The Osaka Arsenal made some 280 of these commencing in 1915.  For purposes of transportation the trail breaks in the middle.  The barrel is removed from the cradle and placed on the rear portion of the trail, to which has been attached an extra pair of wheels.  A limber is attached to each section, and each load may then be towed by six horses."

There are 2 known Type 4 15cm howitzers on display in Wisconsin.  They are at the following locations:

City Located Photo(s) Gun info Mount info Location GPS Map(s)
Alma, WI n/a ? (transport limber only) Am. Legion Post 224,
501 No. Main St. (Hwy. 35		 N 44° 19.556'
W 91° 55.071'
Wisconsin Rapids, WI No. 367 (transport limber only) WNG Armory,
1710 2nd Ave. South		 N 44° 22.770'
W 89° 50.722'


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