| Regimental number | 5363 |
| Place of birth | Krugersdorp South Africa |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Mittagong, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Finlayson, Krugersdorp, South Africa |
| Enlistment date | 15 January 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 15 November 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Ceramic on 14 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 June 1919 |