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Robert Arthur FINCH

Regimental number3085
Place of birthSale, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStorekeeper
AddressStockinbingal, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation38.4
Height5' 9"
Weight136 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Elsi Lucy Mary Finch, same address
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date7 February 1917
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Light Horse Regiment, 23rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/12/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on 10 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Field Ambulance
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 3 April 1918

Unspecified


Recommendation date: 7 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Discharge date21 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Port Sydney', 5 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 21 May 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, FINCH Robert Arthur

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