M3 Personnel Carrier Half-Track

M3 Personnel Carrier Half-Track (HM19CQ)

Location: Fort Riley, KS 66442 Geary County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 3.761', W 96° 46.957'

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Armament: .50 cal. machine gun
Crew: 3 plus 10 infantry
Weight: 18,800 lbs
Speed: 45 mph
Range: 220 miles

The basic M3 half-track was fielded in 1940 and used on all fronts throughout World War II. This vehicle proved reliable and as adapted to carry other weapons systems as well. With minor modifications, it was used as an anti-aircraft, anti-tank or mortar vehicle.
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HM NumberHM19CQ
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Placed ByUnited States Army
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Date Added Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at 3:20am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 691847 N 4326072
Decimal Degrees39.06268333, -96.78261667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 3.761', W 96° 46.957'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 3' 45.66" N, 96° 46' 57.42" W
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Area Code(s)785
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 217 Custer Ave, Fort Riley KS 66442, US
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