Mount Evelyn in Yarra Ranges Shire, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
M2A2 105 Millimetre Howitzer
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 25, 2026
1. M2A2 105 Millimetre Howitzer Marker
Made in the USA and Canada in the 1950's, this type of gun has been a vital component of Australia's military arsenal.
It was the standard artillery gun used by most field regiments of the Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) during the Vietnam War and became the main protection our soldiers had there.
They were critical in providing close artillery fire support to the Australian Army in Vietnam including invaluable support in the Phuoc Tuy Province from 1967 and in a fire support role at Fire Support Base Coral, Bien Hoa Province, during the Battle of Coral in 1968.
All Australian patrols sent into enemy territory were supported by the artillery and they became an integral part of battalion operations. These Howitzers helped Australian, US and New Zealand troops clear an area that had previously been dominated by enemy
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Erected by RSL Australia.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.
Location. 37° 47.061′ S, 145° 22.692′ E. Memorial is in Mount Evelyn, Victoria, in Yarra Ranges Shire. It is at the intersection of Birmingham Road and Wray Crescent, on the left when traveling west on Birmingham Road. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Birmingham Road, Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Oceania, Australasia, the Pacific Ocean, South Pacific, the Pacific Rim, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Private George Hannah (here, next to this marker); Mt Evelyn War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Mount Evelyn First World War Avenue of Honour (a few steps from this marker); Shire of Lillydale Avenue of Honour (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt Evelyn (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 25, 2026
2. M2A2 105 Millimetre Howitzer Second Marker
Also see . . . M2A2 105 mm Howitzer : 102 Field Battery, Royal Australian Artillery. Australian War Memorial
The M2A2 105 millimetre howitzer is a general purpose, towed, light field artillery weapon which consists of a barrel, recoil mechanism and carriage. The barrel consists of a tube assembly, breech ring, and locking ring. The barrel is mounted on a recoil sleigh assembly. The firing mechanism is a continuous pull (self cocking) type activated by pulling a lanyard. The cannon barrel is single-loaded, air-cooled and uses semi-fixed ammunition. The carriage is of the single axle and split trail type. The trails are divided during emplacement and are drawn together and locked during travel. A drawbar is provided for attachment to a prime mover. The carriage consists of an equilibrator, shield, elevating mechanism, cradle, gear, elevating arcs, traversing mechanism, top carriage, wheels, and trails. The recoil mechanism is a constant(Submitted on July 28, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)hydropneumatic type shock absorber system which is installed in the cradle of the carriage. The gun is painted olive drab.Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 25, 20263. M2A2 105 Millimetre Howitzer Left View
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 25, 2026
4. M2A2 105 Millimetre Howitzer Marker Right View
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
