Finlay memorial, Knockbreda Cemetery, Belfast
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Image: © Rossographer Taken: 16 May 2008
19th Century memorial to various members of the Finlay family who lived at Lismara, County Antrim. The most interesting name recorded on the memorial is that of Percy Finlay, a Lance Corporal of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). He died, aged 23, on 13th March 1884 fighting at the Battle of Tamasi in the Soudan while trying to rescue one of his officers.