Grayling in Crawford County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The 75 MM Pack Howitzer

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

1. The 75 MM Pack Howitzer Marker

Inscription. The 75 MM Pack Howitzer (redesigned the M116 in 1962) is an artillery piece that has been in service from 1927 to present. The gun has a 6-man crew and fires a shell that weights over 18 pounds, with an effective range of 5.5 miles. It was designed to be towed or carried by pack animals (in pieces).

In Service: 1927-present
No. Built: 8,400
Mass: 1,439 Lbs
Barrel Length: 4 ft 6in
Bore Length: 3 ft 11 in
Crew: 6 or more
Shell weight: 18lb 4oz
Effective Firing Range: 5.5 miles

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 44° 39.534′ N, 84° 42.728′ W. Marker is in Grayling, Michigan, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of South James Street (Michigan Route 72) and Charles Street, on the right when traveling south on South James Street. The marker is located at the American Legion Post 106. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 South James Street, Grayling MI 49738, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (here, next to this marker); M60 Tank (a few steps from this marker); The M4 Sherman (a few steps from this marker); City of Grayling and Camp Grayling Partnership (a few steps

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from this marker); U.S.S. Grayling Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Shoppenagon / Shoppenagon's Homesite (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Au Sable Riverboat Commemoration (about 400 feet away); Crawford County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grayling.

Also see . . . M116 Howitzer. Excerpt:

The 75 mm pack howitzer was designed in the United States in the 1920s to meet a need for an artillery piece that could be moved across difficult terrain. Development began in 1920, and in August 1927, the weapon was standardized as Howitzer, Pack, 75mm M1 on Carriage M1. Due to meager funding, production rates were very low; by 1933, only 32 guns had been manufactured, and by 1940, only 91 pieces

(Submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Additional commentary.
1. Production
In the production history from 1927–1944 8,400 were produced.

— Submitted January 4, 2023, by J.T.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

2. The 75 MM Pack Howitzer Marker
Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.

The 75 MM Pack Howitzer image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

3. The 75 MM Pack Howitzer

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

4. The 75 MM Pack Howitzer

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

5. The 75 MM Pack Howitzer

The M75 is part of an impressive collection of military hardware at the post.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.