Paterson Barracks, Launceston

Paterson Barracks, Launceston

Paterson Barracks is an Australian Army barracks in Launceston, Tasmania.

The Barracks is the home of the 16th Field Battery, which is the oldest artillery unit in Australia.

Paterson is also home to a depot of 10 Health company, part of the 2nd Force Support Battalion, which has its HQ at Derwent Barracks, Glenorchy (a suburb of Hobart) and also is the home for Army and Australian Air Force Cadets in the Launceston Area.


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