| Regimental number | 1855 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Address | Mrs Murray, March, Petersburg, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.6 |
| Height | 5' 6.75" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Finlay, Quorn, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1885A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 6 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 15 March 1920. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 53 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FINLAY James Vernard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
