Lt. Michael Housden Fussell Memorial Bench, Walcha Middle Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a timber garden bench with a plaque attached. The plaque is inscribed with a dedication to Lieutenant Michael Kenneth Housden Fussell who was killed in Afghanistan on 27 November 2008, aged 25 years. It is located in the north-eastern corner of Walcha Anzac Memorial Park, near the Walcha and District War Memorial. It is positioned next to a similar memorial bench for Sgt. Andrew Russell. The memorial was designed by Walcha Shire Council, the Royal Australian Engineers and the Walcha Lions Club. Lieutenant Fussell was born at Coffs Harbour in November 1983. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 2002. He attended the Royal Military College, Duntroon and served in Timor (2006-2007) and Afghanistan (2008). Inscription Plaque LIEUTENANT MICHAEL HOUSDEN FUSSELL KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN 27.11.2008 AGE 25 YEARS 4 RAR (CDO) Related memorials Sgt. Andrew Russell Memorial Bench, Walcha Walcha and District War Memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Walcha Anzac Memorial Park Cnr Derby and Hill Street Walcha NSW 2354 Local Government Area Walcha Shire Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Other Recorded by Graham Wilson Conflict/s Afghanistan, 2001–present Materials Timber