| Regimental number | 6491 |
| Place of birth | Beechworth, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | Jerilderie, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 175 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, R S Finch, Glenview, Beechworth, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Richard and Agnes FINCH. Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance. |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT ' Beltana', 18 October 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 10 December 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 8 June 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | Gore Hill Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FINCH Richard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
