White Rock Memorial Field Gun
This memorial, a 25-pounder field gun, was one of the types of artillery used by the Canadian Army during the Second World War. It was donated to the city of White Rock and unveiled in 1972.
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THE 25 POUNDER
This British-made Howitzer is one of the world’s classic artillery pieces and is one of the only two in British Columbia, being presented to White Rock and placed on this site in 1972.
The 1.8 ton piece was issued early in the Second World War as a replacement for the earlier 18-pounder of First World War vintage. During its service, in addition to barrage, the gun was used in an anti-tank role and as a self-propelled unit. The crew of one Non-Commissioned Officer and five men could fire four rounds per minute and the piece would hurl a shell up to 13,400 yards.
Canon d’artillerie de campagne commémoratif de White Rock
Ce mémorial, un canon d’artillerie de campagne de 25 livres, est fait partie des pièces d’artillerie qu’utilisait l’armée canadienne durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Il a été offert à la ville de White Rock et dévoilé en 1972.
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