3" Mortar Mk II, Beresfield, NSW, Australia
S 32° 48.180 E 151° 39.037
56H E 373662 N 6369746
This is part of a small Memorial display is on the corner of Anderson Drive and Allendale Street, Beresfield, in the lower Hunter Valley.
Waymark Code: WMW255
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/29/2017
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There is an etched plaque beside this restored mortar, which reads:
[Australian Armed Forces crest]
3 Inch Mortar Mark II, WW2
Donated by
Beresfield
RSL Sub-Branch
26th January, 1986
President, Gil Smith
Treasurer, Robert Schuck; Secretary, Max Turnbull
Padre, Peter Mumford; Father John Woods
There is no suitable parking in Allendale Street or Anderson Drive, and I had to park in Delprat Avenue, to the north of the park. If you are a Lawn Bowler, you may be able to park at the Beresfield Bowling Club just to the west of the park!
Photographed: 1720, Sunday, 31 January, 2016 [I didn't get a photo of the two mortars in the one shot.]
What type of artillery is this?: Mortar
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Australia
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1940
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/26/1986
Parking location to view this Waymark: S 32° 48.126 E 151° 39.036
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
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