David City in Butler County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

1942 M-5 Stuart Light Tank

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2021

1. 1942 M-5 Stuart Light Tank Marker

Inscription.
Restored on Armed Forces Day May 19, 2001 by the Great Plains Society of Military Historiansto honor all of
Butler County Veterans

Erected 2001 by Great Plains Society of Military Historians.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.

Location. 41° 14.736′ N, 97° 7.472′ W. Memorial is in David City, Nebraska, in Butler County. It is on Kansas Street just west of South 8th Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker and M-5 tank exhibit are on the north side of David City Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: David City NE 68632, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the prairies.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: David City Park & Municipal Auditorium (about 400

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feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Field (approx. ¼ mile away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. ¼ mile away); Thorpe Opera House (approx. half a mile away); To the Pioneers of Butler County (approx. 0.6 miles away); Schweser's (approx. 0.6 miles away); North Side of the Square (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wolfe Building (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in David City.

Also see . . . M5 Stuart Light Tank (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: To relieve wartime demand for the radial aero-engines used in the M3, a new version was developed using twin Cadillac V8 automobile engines and twin Hydra-Matic transmissions operating through a transfer case. This version of the tank was quieter, cooler and roomier; the automatic transmission also simplified crew training. The new model (initially called M4 but redesignated M5 to avoid confusion with the M4 Sherman) featured a redesigned hull with a raised rear deck over the engine compartment, sloped glacis plate and driver's hatches moved to the top. Although the main criticism from units using the Stuarts was that it lacked firepower, the improved
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2021

2. 1942 M-5 Stuart Light Tank Marker
Looking north from Kansas Street; the marker is located directly in front of the M-5 tank.
M5 series kept the same 37 mm gun. The M5 gradually replaced the M3 in production from 1942. Total M5 and M5A1 tank production was 8,884.

(Submitted on February 9, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

1942 M-5 Stuart Light Tank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2021

3. 1942 M-5 Stuart Light Tank

Looking east through David City Park.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 12, 2021

4. 1942 M-5 Stuart Light Tank

Looking west through David City Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 8, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.