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ARTILLERY REGISTER |
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| Type of Gun: |
L5 Pack Howitzer on Carriage 105 mm L3A1 |
| Location: |
Windsor RSL, Corner Argyle Street and Mileham Street, Windsor, NSW |
| GPS Location: |
33° 37' 05.64" S - 150° 48" 37.67" E |
| Serial Number: |
057310P |
| Date of Manufacture: |
1965 |
| Manufacturer: |
OTO Melara |
| Calibre: |
105 mm |
| Weight of Projectile: |
15 kg - 33 lb |
| Range: |
10,000 metres |
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| Historical Specifics: |
The L5 is a pack howitzer designed by the Italians and capable of being broken down into several loads which could be carried on pack mules or man pack. Introduced into service in the Australian Army in 1963 a total of 120 guns were delivered from three purchases. The gun was issued to regular and reserve (CMF) artillery units and saw active service during the Confontation with Indonesia in Malaysia and in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967, including firing support to D Company 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment during the battle of Long Tan, 18 August 1966. It was replaced in Vietnam in 1967 due to the stresses imposed on the gun from firing numerous rounds of ammunition. It was withdrawn from service in 1992.
The gun at Windsor has the original Army Registration Number Plate 02 – 105. The gun history is not available so its service within the Army cannot be determined. |
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