Regimental number | 652 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Castlemain, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Station hand |
Address | 52 Moran Street, Boulder, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, C W Finlason, Mines And City Club, Boulder, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, F Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as bridge intelligence officer. He carried out reconnaissances of the forward area for several days prior to the attack, and obtained most valuable information as to the best methods of approach. He also laid the jumping off tape and personally assisted in guiding the assaulting battalions. In consequence of his work although the enemy shelling was very heavy, the casualties in the brigade were very light. The entire absence of confusion and the ultimate success of the attack were also largely due to him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |