Fort Sill in Comanche County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Proud American
Proud American 175MM Tube
— One of the first entering in South Vietnam War —
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 10, 2015
1. Proud American Marker
The M-107 SPG (Self-Propelled Gun) entering into the U.S. Army Service in 1963 as a replacement for 155MM M44 and M53 SPG's of the 1950's.
The M-107 SPG was soon pressed into service in South Vietnam as the U.S. Artillery's longest range weapon. The M-107's long-range 175MM gun was the key to establishing a network of artillery fire bases and was one of the most important pieces in the artillery arsenal.
Type: Self-propelled Howitzer
Crew: 13 men
Weight: 62,400 lbs.
Barrel Life: 300 rds.
Speed: 34 M.P.H.
Projectile: 147 lbs.
Engine: V-8 diesel, 450 HP
Length: 37 ft., 1 in.
Width: 10 ft., 4 in.
Height: 11 ft., 6 in.
Range: 325-450 miles
Distance: 22 miles
Donated by Proud Americans 2D/32D Field Artillery
(May 16, 2001)
Noted:
1st in South Vietnam / Nov. 4, 1965
(Comm. Col. L.L. "Doc" DeCorrevont
1st firing the 175 MM rd. in S. Vietnam / Nov. 19, 1965
1st to incorporate M-110 8 inch SPG
1st in Cambodia (A.R.V.N's) / April 28, 1970
1st in Cambodia (American troops) / May 19, 1970
1st Major F.S.B. in Cambodia / F.S.B. Oklahoma
Start to end: Nov. 4, 1965 to Jan. 26, 1972 Vietnam War
1 of the top combat units plus 15 campaigns
Erected 2001 by Proud
this page online
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1890.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 34° 39.943′ N, 98° 23.065′ W. Marker was in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. Memorial could be reached from Corral Road. Located at the Field Artillery Museum on the grounds of Fort Sill. Marker is located on an active U.S. military installation. Appropriate identification is required for access. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Fort Sill OK 73503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. U.S. MGM-31A Pershing I (here, next to this marker); German K-18 15cm Cannon (a few steps from this marker); U.S. PGM-11 Redstone Missile (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. M65 280mm Gun, "Atomic Annie" (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. M249 & M250 4x4 Heavy Gun-Lifting Trucks (within shouting distance of this marker); 280mm Heavy Motorized Gun M65 (within shouting distance of this marker); German 105mm Field Howitzer, M1898/1909 (within shouting distance of this marker); German 77mm Field Gun, M1896 (new pattern) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Sill.
Also see . . .
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 10, 2015
2. Proud American Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021
3. The Proud American and Marker was replaced with a Pershing I missile with its own marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 10, 2015
4. Proud American
Front view
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on September 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on April 13, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
