John FINCH

Regimental number2404
Place of birthHobart Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressYass, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinBrother, Percy Finch, Royal Tennis Court, Havey Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date6 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name55th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/72/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 22 July 1918
Place of burialQuerrieu British Cemetery (Row D, Grave No. 6), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
160
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal