Government Hill in Fort Sam Houston in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010

1. M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier Marker

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Introduced in 1953 to provide armor protected mobility to infantry squad operating with tanks. Variants included cargo carrier, ambulance, mortar carrier and reconnaissance vehicle.

Weight • 42,000 lb
Crew • 12
Made by • Ford Motor Co. (1954)
Engines • 2x 6 cylinder, 127HP each
Armor • 5/8"
Armament • 1x .50 Machinegun
Crew • Individual Arms

Erected by Fort Sam Houston Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.

Location. 29° 26.603′ N, 98° 27.828′ W. Marker is in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Government Hill. Marker is about 150 feet from the SW corner of the Quadrangle. Access is restricted due to Fort Sam Houston being an active military installation. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jbsa Ft Sam Houston TX 78234, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M-48 Medium Tank 90mm "Patton" (a few steps from this marker); Ft. Sam Houston Quadrangle and Staff Post (a few steps from this marker); M-56 Howitzer 105mm Towed (Yugoslavia)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010

2. M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); M-1905 Field Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Bullis House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Belgian Transit of Venus Observation Site (about 600 feet away); Sam Houston House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Sam Houston.

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010

3. M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,259 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.