| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Taree, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Methodist minister |
| Address | Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs W C Finigan, The Parsonage, Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Chaplain (4th Class) |
| Unit name | Chaplains' Corps |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Chaplain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Chaplains' Department |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: CHAPLAINS (Methodist) Promotion date: Temporary Major Unit: CHAPLAINS Temp 3rd Class (Methodist) Div 4 Promotion date:
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| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Leicestershire', 3 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 21 June 1919, for onward travel by rail to Sydney; appointment terminated (discharged), 14 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FINIGAN Richard O'Donnell |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
