Gun History
Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) as 75mm Type 88 anti-aircraft gun serial number unknown.
Wartime History
This gun was transported to New Guinea. During 1943, this gun was one of five emplaced in a revetment constructed from coral rubble as part of a battery on the peninsula overlooking Sek Harbor near Alexishafen. This gun was part of anti-aircraft defense for the Alexishafen area.
On December 28, 1943 this gun battery was photographed before and after a bombing raid by B-24 Liberators. On April 26, 1944 the Australian Army liberated this area including these guns.
Wreckage
This gun remains in situ. The barrel is pointed horizontal. The barrel pointed upward at a 45 degree angle.
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Last Updated
November 22, 2025
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