Alpine in Brewster County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

105 Howitzer

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

1. 105 Howitzer Marker

Inscription. This 105 Howitzer served in Sept. 1943 with 132nd Field Arty. Bn., U.S. Army, in support of 142nd Inf. 36th Div., in Battle of the Rapido River, Salerno, Italy — One of the bloodiest actions in World War II. In the fighting, this cannon was blown into the river by enemy fire, but was recovered.

It became a monument to American Heroes when Brewster County Commissioners Court, led by former state representative Gene Hendryx, obtained it from Red River Arsenal of the United States Army. Members of the court, all veterans of World War II:
Felix McGaughy, County Judge
Gene Hendryx, Commissioner, Precinct No. 1
Robert Valadez, Commissioner, Precinct No. 2
Tom Yarbro, Commissioner, Precinct No. 3
Rex Ivey Commissioner, Precinct No. 4

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1943.

Location. 30° 21.522′ N, 103° 39.787′ W. Marker is in Alpine, Texas, in Brewster County. It is on North 6th Street south of West Sul Ross Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alpine TX 79830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Trans-Pecos & Big Bend Region.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Colonel Henry P. Brewster (a few steps from this marker); Our Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); This Enduring Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Brewster County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Sul Ross "Art Colony" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brewster County Jail WWII Monument (about 400 feet away); In Memoriam (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpine.

Photographed by Zacharias Beau T, February 22, 2012

2. 105 Howitzer Marker

The 6th Street gun brought many in the Mussolini ranks to their ends at the battle of Salerno, Italy in September 1943.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012

3. 105 Howitzer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 765 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 12, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on February 20, 2013, by Zacharias Beau T of Alpine, Texas. 3. submitted on November 12, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.