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The name Lone Pine originates from a single pine tree which grew on the site of the battle. Before it was destroyed early in the battle, the soldiers called it Lonesome Pine after a popular song of that era called "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine". However the seeds from the original tree were collected and taken back to Australia to grow.When this symbolic plant was mature enough, it was transported back to the site of the Lone Pine Battle where it now stands as a major feature of the Lone Pine Memorial.
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