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Gerald Fonstin FINLAY

Regimental number*
Date of birth22 June 1890
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationVeterinary practitioner
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, T Finlay, Mount Albert, Auckland, NZ
Previous military serviceA A V C
Enlistment date26 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentCaptain (Veterinary Officer)
Unit name5th Company Army Service Corps, 1st Light Horse Brigade Train
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Veterinary Corps
Promotions

Major


Unit: AVC
Promotion date: 16 April 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in despatches


Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 9 October 1918
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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