Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
M29 81mm Mortar
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 29, 2020
1. M29 81mm Mortar Marker
Inscription.
M29 81mm Mortar. . The 81mm mortar was a crew served, air cooled, ground forces weapon used primarily in static positions throughout South Vietnam. It weighs 115 pounds, is capable of firing 35 rounds for the first minute and 18 rpm after that. It was fired by dropping a round into the end of the barrel. There were four basic rounds used; fragmentation (three types), white phosphorus, smoke and lumination. It can fire up to a distance of three miles, depending on the type of round. This was one of the most important and crucial perimiter defensive weapons used during the war in Vietnam.
The 81mm mortar was a crew served, air cooled,
ground forces weapon used primarily in static
positions throughout South Vietnam. It weighs
115 pounds, is capable of firing 35 rounds for
the first minute and 18 rpm after that. It was
fired by dropping a round into the end of the
barrel. There were four basic rounds used;
fragmentation (three types), white phosphorus,
smoke and lumination. It can fire up to a
distance of three miles, depending on the type
of round. This was one of the most important
and crucial perimiter defensive weapons used
during the war in Vietnam.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 41° 55.509′ N, 83° 22.041′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of North Dixie Highway and Circle Drive, on the right when traveling south on North Dixie Highway. The marker is on the grounds of Heck Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 25, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
