| Regimental number | 3540 |
| Place of birth | Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Romana R Finlay, Henssler Terrace, Milton, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Patrick and June FINDLAY |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; disembarked Sydney for Brisbane, 9 October 1918; discharged 28 November 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 43 |
| Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FINDLAY James Robert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
