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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O9S_to-the-memory-of-the-gallant-dead-26th-cavalry_Fort-Riley-KS.html
To the Memory of the Gallant Dead 26th Cavalry Philippine Scouts, United States Army Commemorating their heroic actions Lingayen, Luzon, Bataan. 1941 — 1942
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O9O_16th-infantry-regiment-1st-infantry-division_Fort-Riley-KS.html
On 14 July 1965, the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry arrived at Vung Tau, Vietnam, aboard the U.S.N.S Gordon. Three months later, on 10 October 1965, the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry arrived at Vung Tau aboard the U.S.N.S Mann. During their service i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O9F_in-memory-of-the-gallant-dead-of-the-second-u-s-cavalry_Fort-Riley-KS.html
In Memory of The Gallant Dead of the Second U.S. Cavalry —— · —— Dedicated by their comrades on the 100th Anniversary of their Regiment May 9, 1936
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O6K_in-memory-of-civil-war-horses-and-mules_Fort-Riley-KS.html
In memory of the one and one half million horses and mules of the Union and Confederate armies who were killed were wounded, or died from disease in the Civil War Reverse Sculpture by Tessa Pullan 1996 Gift to the United States Mili…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J49_m24-chaffee-light-tank_Fort-Riley-KS.html
Type: Light Tank Armament: 75 mm Gun Cal .50 MG Cal .30 MG Engine: 220 Horsepower Max Speed: 34 MPH Crew: 4 Width: 8' 9" · Length: 16' 3" Height: 8' 1" · Weight: 18 Tons Used since 1945 by armored units, especially reconnaissanc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J48_mose-waters-general-store_Fort-Riley-KS.html
This structure is named for Mose Waters, the post sutler who built it in 1888 as a general store and recreation center. It became the first post exchange in 1897 and was converted to living quarters in 1930.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J45_tuttle-park_Fort-Riley-KS.html
COL Hiram E. Tuttle (1882-1956) served at Fort Riley for 12 years. He gained fame as a dressage rider and won a bronze medal for the U.S. Equestrian team in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. He competed again in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. COL Tu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J3P_m3a1-37-mm-anti-tank-gun_Fort-Riley-KS.html
Crew: 4-6 Armament: 37 mm gun Weight: 950 lbs Range: 12,800 yds The M3A1 is a light anti-tank weapon developed in 1937 and introduced in 1940. Production was terminated as a result of poor performance during the North African campaign.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J3I_m16-multiple-gun-motor-carriage_Fort-Riley-KS.html
Type: Multiple Gun Motor Carrier Armament: .50 Cal Machine-gun Combat Weight: 22,000 lbs. Max Speed: 45 MPH Range: 210 miles Built by the White Motor Company and introduced into service in 1943. Designed as an anti-aircraft weapon, it is arme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J3H_m5-stuart-light-tank_Fort-Riley-KS.html
Type: Light Tank Armament: Main 1 x 37mm gun M6 Secondary: 2 x 30 Cal. Browning M.G. Manufacturer: Cadillac Division of GMC Production: February, 1942 - July 1944 Engine: Cadillac Twin V8 220HP Max Speed: 36 MPH Crew: 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver,…
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