| Regimental number | 31098 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | c/o P V Eddy, Ross Hill, Inverell, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J K Finlayson, c/o P V Eddy, Ross Hill, Inverell, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Reinforcement 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man was one of the F.O.O.'s party with the 1st Battalion 118th American Regiment as accompanied it in the attack on 8th October 1918 near BRANCOURT. He was with his officer in the Front Line. On two separate occasions when it was necessary to send important information as to the situation to his Brigade Headquarters and it was difficult to get it back because of the hostile shelling and rifle fire he volunteered to take the despatches and by himself successfully go them through a heavy barrage with great promptitude on each occasion returning through the fire to his Officer in the Front Line. He showed great bravery and determination and rendered valuable services.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
