Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
D7-K Bulldozer
United States
— 1990 —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 21, 2022
1. D7-K Bulldozer Marker
Type: Full Tracked Tractor Armored Bulldozer
Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Weight: 49,400 lbs (24.7 tons)
Armament: None
Crew: 1
The first Caterpillar D7 rolled out in 1938. US Army Engineers use these dozers to build roadways, earthworks and construct perimeter berms. Armored D7s are used to clear minefields. During the first Gulf War, the USA purchased armor from the Israel Military Industries for their Caterpillar D7 bulldozers.
This Bulldozer was used by the 225th Engineer Group during Operation Desert Storm, August 2, 1990-February 28, 1991.
SN: 61G834/08A34072; Object ID# 666925
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm. A significant historical date for this entry is August 2, 1938.
Location. 31° 22.188′ N, 92° 24.273′ 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. North American F-100D "Super Sabre" (here, next to this marker); M728 Combat Engineer Vehicle (here, next to this marker); M551 "Sheridan" Armored Airborne Assault Reconnaissance Vehicle (a few steps from this marker); D-7 Bulldozer
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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. D7-K Bulldozer Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler
3. D7-K Bulldozer Marker
One of these dozers in Iraq (ca. 1990), is this exact dozer on display. Photo was supplied by a member of the 225th who was in the dozer crew.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
