77mm Field Gun - Memorial Park, Emmaville, NSW
Posted by: Tuena
S 29° 26.656 E 151° 35.937
56J E 364118 N 6741974
A 77mm Field Gun on display in Emmaville.
Waymark Code: WMY0TG
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 03/29/2018
Views: 3
The gun is original colour & is behind a low steel decorative fence. A plaque attached to the gun states that it is a 77mm M1916 Krupp Field Gun captured German war trophy gifted to Australia by the French Government, allotted to Emmaville 28 June 1922.
What type of artillery is this?: Gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: German
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1916
Date artillery was placed on display: 06/28/1922
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
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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