War Memorial Finley

This memorial commemorates the residents of Finley who served their country in wars and conflicts:
New Zealand (Anglo-Maori), Sudan, South Africa (Boer), Boxer Rebellion, First World War, Second World War, Korean War, Malayan Emergency, Indonesian Confrontation, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf and Peacekeeping Operations.

There is also a separate plaque for the Korean War.

Text on the Australian Light Horse Regiments memorial:

TO COMMEMORATE THE SERVICE OF MEMBERS OF ALL AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE REGIMENTS
THEIR SERVICE OUR HERITAGE LEST WE FORGET

The pine tree has grown from seeds of the Lone Pine tree, which became a symbol of the battles in Gallipoli and especially the Battle of Lone Pine in the First World War.

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Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries
• Photos: Mattinbgn