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Lavarack Barracks (HLS) | |
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| Summary | |
| Airport type | Military |
| Operator | Australian Army |
| Location | Townsville, Queensland |
| Elevation AMSL | 31 ft / 10 m |
| Coordinates | 19°19′18″S 146°48′06″E / 19.32167°S 146.80167°E |
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Built: 1965/66 | |
Lavarack Barracks (ICAO: YLVK) is a major Australian Army base located in the suburb of Murray in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Lavarack Barracks is currently home to the Army's 3rd Brigade and 11th Brigade. Elements of the 3rd Brigade based at the Barracks include the Combat Signals Regiment, 3rd Combat Services Support Battalion, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment and the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. The barracks are named after Lieutenant General Sir John Lavarack, an Australian Army officer during both World Wars and Governor of Queensland from 1946 to 1957.[1]
- ^ Jobson (2009), p. 104.