| Regimental number | 888 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Stroud New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | University student |
| Address | Brynalt, Mount Street, Hunters Hill, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Sinclair Finlay, Brynalt, Mount Street, Hunters Hill, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 17th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Amiens on 8 August 1918 Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).
Distinguished Service Order for work at Villers. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
