Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sexton Mark II
Photographed By Jason Voigt, July 23, 2021
1. Sexton Mark II Marker
Inscription.
Sexton Mark II. . This world war two self-propelled artillery vehicle is built on the American Sherman tank hull. It was manufactured in Canada for the British Army, associated Commonwealth forces, and its Allies. It was developed to give the British Army a mobile artillery gun using their Ordnance QF 25 pounder howitzer. It replaced the US built M7 Priest in 1943 in order to standardize ammunition requirement for British Forces. A total of 2026 were built by wars end., Length - 20'3" , Width - 9' , Height - 6'11" , Weight - 56900 lbs. , Max. Speed - 25 MPH , Range - 125 mi. , Main armament - QF 25 pounder Mk II (87.6 mm) , Secondary armament - 2 x 0.303 (7.7 mm) Bren LMG , Crew - 6 , Powered - Continental 975 9 cylinder Radial
This WWII self-propelled artillery vehicle is built on the American Sherman tank hull. It was manufactured in Canada for the British Army, associated Commonwealth forces, and its Allies. It was developed to give the British Army a mobile artillery gun using their Ordnance QF 25 pounder howitzer. It replaced the US built M7 Priest in 1943 in order to standardize ammunition requirement for British Forces. A total of 2026 were built by wars end.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 38° 40.368′ N, 87° 32.259′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. Marker can be reached from South 6th Street Road west of Willow Street (Business U.S. 41). Marker is on the grounds of Indiana Military Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 779 S 6th Street Rd, Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M3 Halftrack (a few steps from this marker); M-8 Armored Car (a few steps from
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
