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Sgt. Andrew Russell Memorial Bench, Walcha

Sgt. Andrew Russell Memorial Bench, Walcha
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Sgt. Andrew Russell Memorial Bench, Walcha, close up of dedication plaque
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Description / Background

The memorial is a timber garden bench with a plaque attached. The plaque is inscribed with a dedication to Sgt. Andrew Russell who was killed in action in Afghanistan on 16 February 2002. 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 Lt. Michael Housden Fussell

The memorial was designed by Walcha Shire Council, the Royal Australian Engineers and the Walcha Lions Club. It was donated by 2 Troop 1 Field, Royal Australian Engineers and the Walcha Lions Club.

Sgt. Russell enlisted in the Australian Army on 26 November 1986. He completed his basic recruiting training at Kapooka and then joined the Royal Australian Engineer Corps. He was deployed on several postings overseas, including Iraq (1997), Kuwait (1998), East Timor (1899-2000) and Afghanistan (2002).

Inscription

Plaque

IN MEMORY OF

SGT. ANDREW RUSSELL SAS

KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN 16.02.2002

DONATED BY 2 TROOP 1 FIELD SQUADRON

ROYAL AUST. ENGINEERS AND

THE WALCHA LIONS CLUB

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Sergeant Andrew Russell Afghanistan, 2001–present Australian Army view

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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