25 Pounder -Nedlands , Western Australia
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S 31° 59.601 E 115° 48.719
50J E 387773 N 6459684
A 25 pounder overlooking the Swan River
Waymark Code: WMNBN5
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 02/08/2015
Views: 2
The Nedlands 25 pounder is across the road from the Nedlands War Memorial and is a memorial to all gunners who died in service or were killed in action in all the conflicts in which Australia has been involved. This Mk 11 field gun saw service from 1940 to 1963 and was involved in the Battle of Alamein in 1942.
What type of artillery is this?: 25 pounder Mk 11 field gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Royal Australian Army
Date artillery was placed on display: 09/27/1975
Parking location to view this Waymark: S 31° 59.610 E 115° 48.684
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes GC1JFQV
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
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