Far North Coast Vietnam Memorial, Lismore Middle Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a monument made from polished black stone. The base is a curved wall, which has the emblems of the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, and Royal Australian Air Force attached to its front face. On top of the wall is an obelisk, made from the same material. The front of the obelisk is inscribed with a dedication to members of the Australian military forces who served in Vietnam from 1962 to 1973. Inscribed on the back, is a map of South East Asia showing Vietnam and Australia. The memorial is positioned on a circular platform of brick paving, consisting of two levels. A ramp is incorporated into the design to allow easy access to the monument. The platform is surrounded by brick paving and two flagpoles stand on the paving, directly behind the monument. The memorial was built in 1991. A number of plaques attached to the base give details of the its construction. It is located in Lismore's Commemorative Park, where commemorative services are held. Inscription Front Vietnam 1962–73 In memory of those who served Lest We Forget Back [Map] Of the 50 000 personnel who served in Vietnam, 504 died. Left side - plaque The Far North Coast Vietnam Memorial was dedicated by Major General Peter Arnison Commander 1st Division on Saturday 9th November 1991 Right side - plaque Far North Coast Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Committee 1991 PATRON: His Worship the Mayor of Lismore, Ald Harold Fredericks JP CHAIRMAN; Graeme Smith CSM VICE-CHAIRMAN; Ken Northfield SECRETARY: Sheldon Maher OAM TREASURER: Peter Harley PROJECT MANAGER: Allan Elliott BEM Related memorials Lismore Commemorative Park Lismore A.F.C. and R.A.A.F. Memorial Northern Rivers National Servicemen's Memorial, Lismore Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Commemorative Park Cnr Molesworth and Market Streets Lismore NSW 2480 Local Government Area Lismore, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Monument Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1991 Dedication date 09 November 1991 Conflict/s Vietnam War, 1962–75 Materials Other stone