Middlesex Township near Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Splinter Proof
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 11, 2012
1. Splinter Proof Marker
Additional limited protection for troops called Splinter proofs or Shrapnel proofs were constructed at intervals along the trenches to afford immediate protection from bombardments. These features were also used for housing supplies such as flares, ammunition, sandbags, wire and wire posts for immediate use.
“Shelters. For the protection of men not actually on duty three forms of shelter are used. The splinter-proof is a form of light shelter whose covering affords protection only against splinters. Splinter-proofs are usually on the reserve line. About 12 inches to 20 inches of earth over a roof of logs or planks will afford protection from splinters and shrapnel.”
- Trench Warfare
The first thing to do was to find places for them to bed down in… By partial excavation and improvisation, we finally got located in a group in what were more like burrows than anything else. in my own shelter, I had to bend low to enter.
Private Donald D. Kyler
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 12.383′ N, 77° 9.479′ W.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Mortar Pit (here, next to this marker); Machine Gun Post (a few steps from this marker); No Man's Land (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Splinter Proof (a few steps from this marker); Sniper's Nest (a few steps from this marker); The Front (a few steps from this marker); Meet Mechanic Donald D. Kyler (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the World War I Trench System Exhibit (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
More about this marker. Part of the Meet Pvt. Kyler/ World War I Trench System Exhibit
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 11, 2012
2. The Splinter Proof
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
