Greer in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
M106A1 Mortar Carrier
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 25, 2008
1. M106A1 Mortar Carrier Marker
armoured personnel carrier
fitted with a 4.2-inch mortar on a
rotating turntable for highly mobile
firepower. The M106A1 is capable of
amphibious operation and speeds of 40 MPH.
The M106A1 has seen extensive combat
experience in vietnam and in all theatres
of war throughout the world.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 34° 55.895′ N, 82° 13.325′ W. Marker is in Greer, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. Marker can be reached from 17th Street east of South Line Street (South Carolina Highway 101), on the left when traveling east. The marker is flat on the ground near the mortar carrier. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 South Line Street, Greer SC 29651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ronnie Eugene Norris Remembrance Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Greer Area Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); All Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); AH-1 Cobra Helicopter (within shouting distance of this marker); National Highway (approx. half
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Also see . . . M113 Armored Personnel Carrier. The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier that formed the backbone of the U.S. Army's mobile infantry units from the time of its introduction in the 1960s. (Submitted on September 12, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, January 9, 2008
2. M106A1 Mortar Carrier and Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 25, 2008
3. M106A1 Mortar Carrier
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 29, 2009
4. M106A1 Mortar Carrier
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 29, 2009
5. M106A1 Mortar Carrier
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 29, 2009
6. M106A1 Mortar Carrier
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,472 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2. submitted on August 28, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3. submitted on August 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 12, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
