77 mm Field Gun - RSL Club, Coonamble, NSW
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Tuena
S 30° 57.115 E 148° 23.320
55J E 632643 N 6574899
This Field Gun is located near the entrance to the RSL Club in Coonamble.
Waymark Code: WMP2H6
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/17/2015
Views: 4
The gun was captured by the 45th Battalion A.I.F. east of Villers Bretenneux France during the opening phase of the great Australian advance of August 8, 1918.
It is located behind a steel fence & a second plaque lists three locals killed in the area at various dates.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: German Army
Date artillery was in use: 08/18/1918
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No.
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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