105mm Howitzer - Armadale, Western Australia
Posted by: blingg
S 32° 09.080 E 116° 00.935
50H E 407167 N 6442365
A field gun next to the Armadale War Memorial
Waymark Code: WMPADJ
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 07/29/2015
Views: 3
The 105mm M2A2 Howitzer N029968 was manufactured in 1953 and saw action in Vietnam , it was retired from service in December 2012. The field gun was donated to the people of Armadale on the centenary of Anzac Day 1915
What type of artillery is this?: Field gun
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Royal Australian Army
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
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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