M 84 Mortar Carrier and General Patrick Rea Plaza

M 84 Mortar Carrier and General Patrick Rea Plaza
The M84 was a modified M59 that carried a 4.2-inch M30 mortar pointing backwards attached to the floor in the bay. Roof plates on the M84 could be opened to allow the mortar to be fired from inside the vehicle. This one was made in 1957.

Organization Responsible for Installation:

Tinley Park Veterans Commission and Tinley Park VFW Post 2791

Memorial War Era(s):

  • Vietnam
  • WWII
  • Korea

Memorial Condition:

Good

Location:

On display south of the Tinley Park 80th Ave. Train station. Train station address is 18001 80th Ave.