25 Pounder - Guildford, Western Australia
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blingg
S 31° 53.906 E 115° 58.288
50J E 402740 N 6470361
One of two 25 pounders next to the War Memorial
Waymark Code: WMR1R8
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 04/29/2016
Views: 2
A 1941 Mark 11 25 pounder located on Meadow St near the Guildford War Memorial. The guns replaced a Howitzer that was captured at Hamel in WW1 that was melted down for the war effort in 1944. In 1960, two 25 pounder Howitzers took the place of the old.
What type of artillery is this?: 25 pounder
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Australian Army
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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