| Place of birth | Birregurra Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | General commission agent and secretary for companies |
| Address | Apollo Bay, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E A Finlayson, 16 Degraves Street, Parkville, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Special Draft, AIF Officers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 34/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Ormonde on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board RMS Ormonde on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Victoria Cross (Altered to Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, altered to Military Cross) Work at Mereaucourt Wood on 28 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack on Mereaucourt Wood, ner Peronne, on 28th August 1918, it became necessary to push on without waiting for supoorting Stokes mortar fire. He led the advance with such courage and dash that he inspired his men to great efforts, and sweeping over open ground, which was heavily subjected to machine gun and rifle fire, he carried all before him, capturing five machine guns and many prisoners. He was severely wounded, but consolidated the ground gained. He gave splendid example of determination and fine leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
