HMAS Assault Memorial Sculpture Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a sculpture located at Fly Point on the rise of land overlooking Little Beach. The sculpture is inspired by the shape of the tank traps which were used extensively during the Second World War along the shores of Birubi Beach, and recognises the importance of HMAS Assault as a military camp during the Second World War. The memorial was erected by the Port Stephens Historical Society and dedicated by Hugh J Ivory on 28 July 1995 as part of the Australia Remembers campaign 1945-1995. Inscription Plaque TO HONOUR 20,000 United Stares of America Navy, MarineCorps, Army and Army Air Force Servicemenwho trained at Port Stephens for amphibiouswarfare in the South West Pacific Area1942-1943 Erected by Port Stephens Historical Society Dedicated by Hugh J. IvoryDirector of I.S.I.S., United States of AmericaConsulate General, Sydney 28 July, 1995Lest We Forget Plaque TO HONOUR The presence of Royal Marines British Pacific Fleetwho like many others trained in this areafor amphibious warfare in the SouthPacific region and made a significantcontribution which saw the successful conclusion to World War II 1942-1945 LEST WE FORGET Erected by the Port Stephens Historical Society IncSeptember 1999 Phoenix Foundry Plaque IN GRATITUDE To the people of the Tomareepeninsula who offered friendshipand hospitality to servicepersonnel during their period of training at Port Stephens Forever Remembered Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Fly Point Little Beach Nelson Bay NSW 2315 Memorial type Statue/sculpture/artwork Recorded by Doug Cross Dedication date 28 July 1995 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Brass Concrete