The history behind American Legion Post 307’s Howie the Howitzer - Forsyth News

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The history behind American Legion Post 307’s Howie the Howitzer

A common sight at parades and other events attended by members of American Legion Post 307 in Cumming is the group’s OTO-Melara Mod 56 105 mm howitzer cannon, affectionately known to the group as Howie. - photo by For the FCN

Howie the Howitzer — A common sight at parades and other events attended by members of American Legion Post 307 in Cumming is the group’s OTO-Melara Mod 56 105 mm howitzer cannon, affectionately known to the group as Howie. - photo by For the FCN

As steam engines, cars and floats line up on Saturday for the 63rd annual Thomas-Mashburn Steam Engine Parade, one float will have a little more firepower than the rest.