| Date of birth | |
| School | High School, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Osborne House, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Finlayson, McKean Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in University Corps of Officers, 1900-1902; Lt, Army Service Corps, 1902-1908; Captain, 1908-12; Lt. A&I Staff, 1912 on; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant Adjutant |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 7th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Matriculation Certificate, University of Melbourne. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 5 April 1915. Wounded in action, 8-9 May 1915 (gun shot wound, right leg, both bones fractured); transferred to Deaconesses Hospital, Alexandria, 16 May 1915. Right leg amputated, 10 June 1915. Transferred to England, 14 July 1915; admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, 26 July 1915. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 17 March 1916 (permanently unfit for all active service; fit for light duties in Australia); disembarked Melbourne, 30 April 1916; appointment terminated (discharged), 31 May 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FINLAYSON Christopher |
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