3rd 8 inch Howitzer Battery (SP)

The 3rd 8 inch Howitzer Battery (Self-Propelled), often designated as 3rd 8-inch How Bty (SP), was a heavy artillery unit within the Australian Army. Raised in 1967 during the Vietnam War era, the battery was equipped with powerful 8-inch M110 self-propelled howitzers, providing long-range fire support. It was part of the 12th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, and played a key role in training and readiness for potential deployment in Southeast Asia. Although the battery did not see active combat in Vietnam, it contributed significantly to the modernization and operational capability of Australian artillery forces during its brief existence before being disbanded in 1968.