| Regimental number | 16534 |
| Place of birth | Ballina New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Forest Finlay, 10A Canon Street, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 10 October 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | December 1916 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 2 December 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Pay Corps |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |