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Last Farewell First World War Memorial Statue, Holsworthy

Last Farewell First World War Memorial Statue, Holsworthy
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Last Farewell statue, full length, side view
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Description / Background

This war memorial is a full-sized metal sculpture, possibly made of copper, of a horse and a human. It is titled 'Last Farewell' and depicts the human stroking the horse's neck, while holding its left leg. At the base of the sculpture is a plinth, bearing a plaque.  

The sculpture is a representation of a First World War light horseman, saying goodbye to his horse. The plaque outlines that only one horse returned to Australia at the end of the war. 

The memorial is located in Remount Park in Holsworthy, NSW.

Inscription

Last Farewell

The Light Horsemen were informed that their horses would not be returning to Australia with them.

Only one returned 'Sandy' the charger of Major General Bridges.

Dedicated to the memory of the Australian Light Horse.

21 November 1997.

Veterans listed on this memorial

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Address
Remount Park
2 Light Horse Parade
Holsworthy NSW 2173
Local Government Area
Liverpool, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Statue/sculpture/artwork
Recorded by
Jane Williamson. Liverpool City Library.
Year of construction
1997
Dedication date
21 November 1997
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18