Gun, 40MM, M42, "Duster"

Historical marker location:

5629 State Route 16 West, Starke, Florida

( Memorial can be reached from Minden Street, 0.1 miles east of Tallahassee Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park.

During World War II, the United States established many military bases in Florida, including the famous MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa. These bases played a crucial role in the war effort and helped to establish Florida as a major military state.