Sgt. Andrew Russell 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 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 Related memorials Lt. Michael Housden Fussell Memorial Bench, Walcha Walcha and District War Memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more Sergeant Andrew Russell Afghanistan, 2001–present Australian Army view 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