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Forward Observers - 105 MM Howitzer

Discussion in 'Artillery' started by duckydps, Oct 1, 2009.

  1. duckydps

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    Who would typically be on a forward observer team with a 105 mm howitzer?

    My granddad was on one. He referred to himself, the Captain, and another guy (he was never specific and I was curious what that person did). I know my granddad drove a jeep but also helped in radioing coordinates, etc.

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    Thanks for the info! I know when he got his bronze star he was in the jeep & he was helping in directing fire in support of a rifle company. That was when he mentioned "the other guy."
     
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