In 1921, a group of Veterans built and dedicated this park to honor WWI Veterans. Originally, a WWI Howitzer Cannon was located on this concrete pedestal. The citizens of Brunswick were called upon to donate the cannon for the WWII scrap drive. The defense department promised a tank would be provided following the WWII victory. A M-5 "Jeb Stuart" Tank was presented to the people of Brunswick on August 31, 1946.

The M-5 Stuart Tank was an American light reconnaissance tank used during WWII. The "Jeb Stuart" was given its name by the British forces prior to America entering the war. The Stuart had a pair of Cadillac automobile engines which made it very reliable and very fast. The Stuart was armed with a 37mm cannon and (3) 30-06 Browning machine guns.

The Stuart Tank was only used for support and reconnaissance in the European Theater because of its light armor. In the Pacific Theater it proved to be very successful because the Japanese forces had few anti-tank weapons. The Marines used the Stuart because it was quick, light and easily outfitted with a flame thrower.

Weight - 14.7 Tons (32,400 lbs)

Height - 7.5 feet

Lenght - 14.8 feet

Crew - 4 Soldiers (Commander, Gunner and 2 Drivers)

Width - 8.1 feet

Marker is on East A Street, in the median.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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