Main Post in Fort Riley in Geary County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

M24 Chaffee Light Tank

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012

1. M24 Chaffee Light Tank Marker

Inscription.

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 reconnaissance battalions. U.S. Constabulary units were authorized these tanks in conducting their operations and maintaining the peace in post-war Germany and Austria. The tank offered greater firepower and thicker armor than the earlier M5 light tank.

Erected by United States Army.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, Korean • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 39° 3.781′ N, 96° 46.917′ W. Marker is in Fort Riley, Kansas, in Geary County. It is in Main Post. Marker is on the vehicle static display area adjacent to the U.S. Cavalry Museum, at the east end of the Parade Field, and between Custer and Sheridan Avenues. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Henry Avenue, Fort Riley KS 66442, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M5 Stuart Light Tank (a few steps from this marker); M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage (a few steps from this marker); M4A3 Sherman Medium Tank

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(a few steps from this marker); Ogden Monument (a few steps from this marker); M3A1 37 mm Anti-Tank Gun (a few steps from this marker); M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Civil War Horses and Mules (within shouting distance of this marker); M36 Tank Destroyer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Riley.

Also see . . .
1. M24 Chaffee Light Tank. Military Factory website entry (Submitted on February 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Light Tank M24 Chaffee. AFV Database website entry (Submitted on February 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. M24 Chaffee Light Tank. Prime Portal website entry (Submitted on February 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

M24 Chaffee Light Tank and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012

2. M24 Chaffee Light Tank and Marker

M24 Chaffee Light Tank image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2012

3. M24 Chaffee Light Tank

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 10, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.