Near Tuskahoma in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, August 21, 2022
1. M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier Marker
The M113 series entered service in 1960. It saw action in the Vietnam War (1955-1975), Yom Kippur War (1973). This particular variant was produced in 1979 and saw action in the invasion of Panama (1989-1990), Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988), Persian Gulf War (1991), War in Kosovo (1998-1999), Afghanistan (2001-present), and Iraq (2003-2011).
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Faith - Family - Culture
Erected by Choctaw Nation Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 34° 38.603′ N, 95° 17.088′ W. Marker is near Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, in Pushmataha County. Marker is on Fairground Road, half a mile north of Lake Nanih Waiya Road, on the left when traveling north. To arrive at the marker, turn north off of Lake Nanih Waiya Road into the Choctaw Nation Fairground Camping Entrance. Follow this road 1/2 mile to the Choctaw Nation Cemetery. The marker and tank are located on the left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuskahoma OK 74574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M29 Series 81 mm Mortar (a few steps from this marker); M60A3 Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); M110A2 Self-Propelled Full Track Howitzer (within shouting
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Photographed By Jason Armstrong, August 21, 2022
2. M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
