| Regimental number | 1089 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Windsor, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Agent |
| Address | Kojonup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 36.10 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 138 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Victoria Maud Finlay, Kojonup, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in Cameron's Scouts, 3rd Contingent, Victorian Bushmen, South Africa (Boer War). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 10th Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 10th Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Oxfordshire', 10 July 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 4 August 1919; appointment terminated, Perth, 3 October 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: enlisted, 3 April 1942; no further details available. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FINLAY John Gordon |