75mm Field Gun - Moora, Western Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 30° 38.437 E 116° 00.552
50J E 405057 N 6609807
A captured Turkish field gun
Waymark Code: WMVZ7Y
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 06/15/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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The 75mm field gun was made by Krupps in Essen Germany for the Turkish Army in 1905 and captured by the 10th Australian Light Horse on 18th September 1918 at Jenin. The gun has stood on this spot since arriving here in 1922.
What type of artillery is this?: 75mm field gun

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds

What military of the world used this device?: Turkish Army

Parking location to view this Waymark: S 30° 38.436 E 116° 00.552

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 in use: Not listed

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

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