Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
D7-K Bulldozer
United States
— 1990 —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
1. D7-K Bulldozer Marker
Type: Full Tracked Tractor Armored Bulldozer
Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Weight: 49,400 lbs (24.7 tons)
Armament: None
Crew: 1
The first Caterpillar D7 rolled out in 1938. US Army Engineers use these dozers to build roadways, earthworks and construct perimeter berms. Armored D7s are used to clear minefields. During the first Gulf war the USA purchased armor from the Israel Military Industries for their Caterpillar D7 bulldozers.
This Bulldozer was used by Co B, 527th Engineer Battalion during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
SN: 61G768/08A27772; Object ID# 666286
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 29° 57.531′ N, 90° 0.385′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Lower Ninth Ward. Marker can be reached from Chenault Boulevard near North Claiborne Avenue (State Highway 39). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4209 Chenault Boulevard, Arabi LA 70032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. MT-LB (a few steps from this marker); M2 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gun (a few steps from this marker); ZPU 4 (a few steps from this marker); ZiS2 M1943 Anti-Tank Gun (a
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More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Jackson Barracks base. The Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History & Weapons Museum is located on site. Museum is opened M-Sat 10-4. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
2. D7-K Bulldozer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
