| Regimental number | 20079 |
| Place of birth | Albert Park Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Station overseer |
| Address | 9 Cambridge Street, Auburn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Brother, E A Finlay, 9 Cambridge Street, Auburn, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 32 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |