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ARTILLERY REGISTER |
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| Type of Gun: |
25 Pounder Mark II on Carriage 25 Pounder Mark I/L |
| Location: |
Shortland RSL Memorial Grove, 3 Conmurra Circuit, Shortland, NSW |
| GPS Location: |
32° 52' 46.47" S - 151° 41" 30.51" E |
| Serial Number: |
L8 |
| Date of Manufacture: |
1941 |
| Manufacturer: |
ROF Leeds |
| Calibre: |
3.45 inches |
| Weight of Projectile: |
25 lb |
| Range: |
12,250 metres - 13,400 yards |
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| Historical Specifics: |
No specific history of this gun is available, however it is undoubtedly one of the many 25 pounders sold by Defence and purchased by RSL Clubs throughout Australia. It was obtained for the Shoalhaven Heads Memorial Park from the Bowral RSL. |
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| General Information on Gun Type: |
View information on 25 pounders in general. |
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