Regimental number | 7556 |
Other Names | FINNISS |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Lancefield, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Dr. J.H.S. Finiss, Lancefield, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 2nd Divisional Signal Company, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/12/2 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty Sapper FINNISS was acting as linesman on 11th August 1918 near HARBONNIERES when an enemy shell hit the signal office causisng eight casualties to the Signal Office Staff. Communication was of the utmost importance as the attack had just commenced. He assisted an N.C.O. to restore communication, working under an enemy barrage repairing and testing lines. He showed great courage and exceptional ability in carrying out his work, thus enabling communication to be established without loss of time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |