| Regimental number | 6328 |
| Place of birth | Londonderry City, Ireland |
| School | Derby Cathedral Boys' School, Derbyshire, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 20 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | 26 King Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Finlay, 17 Lavenhall Street, Londonderry, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Geelong, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Mont St Quentin, France |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Hem Farm Military Cemetery (Plot II, Row I, Grave No. 23), Hem-Monacu, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 99 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Robert and Emma FINLAY, 17 Linenhall Street, Londonderry, Ireland |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FINLAY Robert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
