Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

M4A3 "Sherman" Tank

United States

— Production---1942-1945 —

M4A3 "Sherman" Tank Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022

1. M4A3 "Sherman" Tank Marker

Inscription.
Type: Medium Tank
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Production Date: June, 1943
Weight: 66,800 lbs (33.4 tons)
Armament: 75 mm gun .30 caliber Coaxial Machine Gun
.30 caliber Bow Machine Gun (operated by an assistant driver)
.50 caliber Exterior Machine Gun (operated by commander)
Engine: Ford GAA, V8, 450 hp
Max Speed: 26mph Cruising Range: 100-120 miles
Crew: 5- Driver, Assistant Driver, Gunner, Loader and Commander

The Sherman was the U.S. Army's standard medium tank during World War II and Korea. Over 49,000 Sherman Tanks were produced. This M4A3 probably served as a training tank during WW2, and then with the 773rd Tank Battalion of the Louisiana National Guard unit in the 1950s.
SN: 12303; Object ID# 666920

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Roads & Vehicles • War, Korean • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1943.

Location. 31° 22.207′ N, 92° 24.237′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Marker is on E Street near 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M2 155mm Field Gun (here, next to this marker); Caterpillar No. 33 Pull Grader (a few steps

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from this marker); M19A1 "Duster" (a few steps from this marker); M37 Dodge Weapons Carrier (a few steps from this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Willys M38A1 Truck "Jeep" (within shouting distance of this marker); M26 Pershing Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Soldiers of the Spearhead Division (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.

More about this marker. Streets given are inside Camp Beauregard. Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Camp Beauregard base. The Louisiana Maneuvers & Military Museum is located on site. 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, April 21, 2022

2. M4A3 "Sherman" Tank Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.