Regimental number | 261 |
Place of birth | Grafton New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Bushman |
Address | Alpine House, Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, G Finlay, Busselton, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Battery 2 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 7th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on 8th June, 1915, south west of Krithia, Gallipoli Peninsula. When a company of infantry had been forced by enfilade fire to vacate a trench, it was reported that one of the wounded had been left in the trench, which was now absolutely commanded by the enemy's fire. Gunner Finlay, with another man, volunteered to bring him in, and succeeded in doing so. It was a most gallant adventure, and showed a fine spirit of self sacrifice.'
Source: M.O. No 4 (1916) Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the enemy showing signs of wurrendering he jumped out of the trench and walked towards them, thus giving them confidence that they would not be fired on if they surrendered. The successful result of his plucky action was the capture of 148 of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 400 Lance Corporal David Hume FINLAY MM, 10th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 10 July 1919. |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |