George FINLAY

Regimental number5661
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationDentist
AddressWindsor, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Finlay, 73 Williams Road, Windsor, Victoria
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentStaff Sergeant
Unit nameDental Details
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/105/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 17 July 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal RollDental Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).
Recommendation date: 2 October 1917

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 24 December 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 49 Pte Walter FINLAY, I.C.C., killed in action, 19 April 1917.
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal