The Bimbi Great War Memorial is a grey and red granite obelisk, mounted on a two-step base. The names of 68 soldiers who served in the war are inscribed on three faces of the monument. Those who were killed in the war are grouped together on one face.
Planning for the memorial was underway by late 1921. On 21 November, The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser reported the Bimbi Red Cross Society (formed in June 1916) had donated to the Bimbi Soldiers' Memorial Fund. The secretary of the committee, R.S. Smith of Bimbi, placed an appeal in the Grenfell Record on 16 March 1922 for the public to send names of all soldiers who had volunteered for active service before 24 March. All names were to "be inscribed on the tablet, and any soldier not desiring his name thereon is asked to notify the secretary."
Early in June, a visit was made to the Waverley Monumental Works in Sydney to be shown the monument that was to be erected at Bimbi. In reporting on the visit, the Grenfell Record, 8 June 1922, listed all of the names to be placed on the monument.
The next month, the Grenfell Record, 10 July 1922, reported the design for the monument was to be re-considered by the Public Monuments Advisory Board. Five weeks later, Mr Smith advertised the unveiling ceremony would be held on Sunday, 27 August at 2.30 pm. Members of the public and returned soldiers were all invited (Grenfell Record, 17 August 1922).
The ceremony was well attended, including visitors from Grenfell and other areas. The event was described in detail in the Grenfell Record the following day. The unveiling itself was performed by Mr A.H. Grimm, M.L.A. and speeches were delivered by the Mayor of Grenfell, Alderman J.N. Taylor, and the President of Weddin Shire, Mr. W.H. Simpson. The Dedication and Benediction prayers were given by Reverend Black (Presbyterian).
The memorial is located next to the Rural Fire Station. It is the site for various commemorative ceremonies throughout the year.