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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O9S_to-the-memory-of-the-gallant-dead-26th-cavalry_Fort-Riley-KS.html
To the Memory of
the Gallant Dead
26th Cavalry
Philippine Scouts,
United States Army
Commemorating their
heroic actions
Lingayen, Luzon, Bataan.
1941 — 1942
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O9O_16th-infantry-regiment-1st-infantry-division_Fort-Riley-KS.html
On 14 July 1965, the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry arrived at Vung Tau, Vietnam, aboard the U.S.N.S Gordon. Three months later, on 10 October 1965, the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry arrived at Vung Tau aboard the U.S.N.S Mann. During their service i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O9F_in-memory-of-the-gallant-dead-of-the-second-u-s-cavalry_Fort-Riley-KS.html
In Memory of
The Gallant Dead
of the
Second U.S. Cavalry
—— · ——
Dedicated by their comrades
on the
100th Anniversary
of their Regiment
May 9, 1936
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O6K_in-memory-of-civil-war-horses-and-mules_Fort-Riley-KS.html
In memory
of the one and one half million
horses and mules of the Union and
Confederate armies who were killed
were wounded, or died from disease
in the Civil War
Reverse
Sculpture by Tessa Pullan 1996
Gift to the United States Mili…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J49_m24-chaffee-light-tank_Fort-Riley-KS.html
Type: Light Tank
Armament: 75 mm Gun
Cal .50 MG
Cal .30 MG
Engine: 220 Horsepower
Max Speed: 34 MPH
Crew: 4
Width: 8' 9" · Length: 16' 3"
Height: 8' 1" · Weight: 18 Tons
Used since 1945 by armored units, especially reconnaissanc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J48_mose-waters-general-store_Fort-Riley-KS.html
This structure is named for Mose Waters, the post sutler who built it in 1888 as a general store and recreation center. It became the first post exchange in 1897 and was converted to living quarters in 1930.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J45_tuttle-park_Fort-Riley-KS.html
COL Hiram E. Tuttle (1882-1956) served at Fort Riley for 12 years. He gained fame as a dressage rider and won a bronze medal for the U.S. Equestrian team in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. He competed again in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.
COL Tu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J3P_m3a1-37-mm-anti-tank-gun_Fort-Riley-KS.html
Crew: 4-6
Armament: 37 mm gun
Weight: 950 lbs
Range: 12,800 yds
The M3A1 is a light anti-tank weapon developed in 1937 and introduced in 1940. Production was terminated as a result of poor performance during the North African campaign.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J3I_m16-multiple-gun-motor-carriage_Fort-Riley-KS.html
Type: Multiple Gun Motor Carrier
Armament: .50 Cal Machine-gun
Combat Weight: 22,000 lbs.
Max Speed: 45 MPH
Range: 210 miles
Built by the White Motor Company and introduced into service in 1943. Designed as an anti-aircraft weapon, it is arme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J3H_m5-stuart-light-tank_Fort-Riley-KS.html
Type: Light Tank
Armament: Main 1 x 37mm gun M6
Secondary: 2 x 30 Cal. Browning M.G.
Manufacturer: Cadillac Division of GMC
Production: February, 1942 - July 1944
Engine: Cadillac Twin V8 220HP
Max Speed: 36 MPH
Crew: 4 (Commander, Gunner, Driver,…