| Regimental number | 267 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 'Hastings', Oswald Lane, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Finlay, Cnr. Hay and Havelock Streets, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Imperial Camel Corps |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 1st ANZAC Camel Btn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: FLY Sqn 1 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Flying Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
DFC 'On 22nd August Captain Brown, with Lieutenant Finaly as his observer, attacked an enemy two-seater, forcing it to land in our lines. On four other occasions these officers have engaged and destroyed enemy aircraft, displaying marked gallantry and skill. In addition, they have rendered most valuable service in attacking enemy cavalry anti-aircraft guns, and other ground targets, inflicting heavy loss.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
