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Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun, Barham

Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun, Barham
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Description / Background

Mobile 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft/multi-purpose autocannon with outriggers to keep the gun stabilised. Two plaques are attached to the memorial, including a dedication to those who served in the Second World War. 

The memorial is located in the rear carpark of the Barham and District Services Memorial Club.

Inscription

Plaque 1

Made in Canada. Otis-Fensom Elevator Company Limited AW 2314

40mm Bofors Anti Aircraft Gun

Weight of shell 2lbs

Rate of fire 120 rounds per minute

Effective range 12,000 ft

Crew six

This gun saw service in M.E. & N.G.

Plaque 2

Barham R&SL Sub - Branch

This plaque commemorates 

the 50th anniversary of

the end of World War II

and the memory of the

men and women who served

'Lest we forget'

Veterans listed on this memorial

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Address
Barham and District Services Memorial Club
1 Niemur Street
Barham NSW 2732
Local Government Area
Murray River Council
Setting
Building – outside
Memorial type
Other
Recorded by
Christine Dartnell, Barham RSL
Year of construction
1995
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45