F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Laramie County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

English Falcon Cannon

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2026

1. English Falcon Cannon Marker

Inscription.
The only known example of 16th century English bronze artillery in the United States, this Falcon cannon was cast at the Houndsditch Armoury outside of London. The inscription on the breech reads ROBERT OWYNE MADE THYS FAVCON ANNO DNA 1557. There is also a rose in high relief between the letters M and R (Maria Regina) for Queen Mary of Tudor, ruler of England when the cannon was cast. According to the Armouries of H. M. Tower, London, this is the only known English cannon with such a monogram. Used on ship and shore, the Falcon proved to be the leading artillery of the period.

Taken in 1901 as a war trophy on the island of Samar during the Philippine Insurrection by the 11th Infantry Regiment, United States Army, the Falcon arrived here at then Fort D. A. Russell in 1904 with the regiment. No historic record accounts for the Falcon being on Samar but the English occupied parts of the Philippines in 1765-1767 and might have left it then. Capt. Robert Alexander, quartermaster of the regiment and later a major general, was instrumental in bringing the cannon home with the unit.

For many years the Falcon rested

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on an iron mount in front of the post flagpole located four hundred yards west on the Marne Parade. Then as the post expanded eastward, the flagpole, cannon and Bells of Balangiga were relocated to this site in Trophy Park. The Military Retiree Council began preservation of the Falcon and shelter construction in 1981, and celibrated [sic] the dedication in 1985. Now an important part of the history of Wyoming, the Falcon also represents an important part of the military heritage shared by those serving at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.

Erected by VIA (a Division of Western Specialty) and F.E. Warren AFB.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Spanish-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1557.

Location. 41° 9.136′ N, 104° 51.391′ W. Marker is in F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, in Laramie County. It is at the intersection of Argonne Drive and Randall Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Argonne Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fe Warren Afb WY 82005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

English Falcon Cannon and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2026

2. English Falcon Cannon and Marker

this marker is in the Laramie Basin and in Greater Cheyenne.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

on the Great Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

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: "Save The Cannon" (here, next to this marker); Trophy Park (a few steps from this marker); Argonne Parade Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell UH-1F Huey Helicopter (approx. 0.9 miles away); Minuteman I and III ICBMs (approx. 0.9 miles away); United States Air Force Mission (approx. 0.9 miles away); Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (approx. 0.9 miles away); Peacekeeper (MX) ICBM (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

More about this marker. The cannon and marker are in Trophy Park, on an active military base requiring proper identification to enter.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2026

3. Trophy Park

Cannon is under the shelter

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.