25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer

This British-designed Howitzer is one of the world's classic artillery pieces. The 1.8 ton piece was issued early in the Second World War as a replacement for the earlier 18-pounder of First World War vintage. During its service, in addition to barrage, the gun was used in an anti-tank role and as a self-propelled unit. The crew of one Non-Commissioned Officer and five men could fire four rounds per minute and the piece would hurl a shell up to 13,400 yards.

The 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer was employed by the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in both the Second World War and in the Korean conflict.

Retired 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzers were made available through Crown Disposal to interested groups that wished to commemmorate their role in the history of Canada. They can be found at:
White Rock, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba
Toronto, Ontario
Espanola, Ontario
Brantford, Ontario
AA Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ontario
AB Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ontario
AC Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ontario
AD Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ontario
AA Kingston, Ontario
Ft Frontenac, Kingston, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario
Montréal, Québec