Green Cove Springs in Clay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The M-170 Truck, Ambulance

Military Museum of North Florida

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 5, 2021

1. The M-170 Truck, Ambulance Marker

Inscription.
Front line, ¼-ton, 4X4 was a variant of the M-38A1 Military Jeep, with its body lengthened by twenty inches, heavier suspension, and provisions for three patients on litters. The spare tire and jerry can of the M-170 were mounted in the body tub next to the passenger seat. Other differences from the M-38A1 included interior lighting, fender well storage compartments, crash pads, and a tailgate.

These vehicles were used at naval hospitals and medical facilities. With the help of M-170 enthusiasts and their vast knowledge and resources, we have determined that this is the only restored M170 in the U.S. Navy markings in North America and quite possibly the world.

Erected by Military Museum of North Florida.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, Cold • War, Korean • War, World II.

Location. 29° 58.785′ N, 81° 39.2′ W. Memorial is in Green Cove Springs, Florida, in Clay County. It is on Bunker Avenue near 1 Bunker Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located within the Military Museum of North Florida. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Green Cove Springs FL 32043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: The Gama Goat (here, next to this marker); M151 Series Military Utility Tactical Truck (here, next to this marker); “The Willys” (here, next to this marker); Pratt Whitney R-2800 Twin Wasp Engine (here, next to this marker); 5”38 Caliber Single Mount Dual Purpose Gun (a few steps from this marker); LARC-LX (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Lee II Field (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans War Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Cove Springs.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort San Fransisco de Pupo (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. M170 Frontline Ambulance. Military Trader website entry (Submitted on April 20, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. The Military Museum of North Florida. Museum website homepage (Submitted on September 8, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, August 5, 2021

2. The M-170 Truck, Ambulance Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.