🛡️ Maygar Barracks

Australia · Oceania · 37.68°S, 144.94°E

Maygar Army Barracks is located in Broadmeadows, Victoria. It was the training area for the Australian Light Horse during World War I. The barracks was named after Victoria Cross winner Leslie Maygar, who received the award for his actions during the Second Boer War 1901 and later assisted in establishing the base in 1914. He was subsequently killed during the Battle of Beersheba in 1917.

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Quick facts

Country	Australia
Continent / region	Oceania
Coordinates (approx.)	37.68°S, 144.94°E · view on map

Maygar Barracks is located in Australia, in Oceania.

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