| Citations 3 |
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Lt. Col. FINLAY was BM 26 Aust Inf Bde during the above operations near TEL EL AISA. [sic] From the commencement of operations until the Bde was withdrawn from the line, he worked unceasingly, and with a strong determination in the preparation of plans and orders. He maintained a sure and guiding hand on the pulse of all actions during the whole of the operational period. |
| Citations 5 |
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Despite the exceptional volume of work involved in the operations themselves, Lt-Col. FINLAY displayed a cool demeanour and sound judgement under all conditions of stree and did much hereby to ensure the smooth organization throughout the whol Bde, and the Bde Staff in particular, that alone could have made success possible. |
| Citations 4 |
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In this time no less than four attacks took place involving the Bde and attached troops. In one attack three additional major units were under command. Despite the resultant pressure of work, an abnormal period without rest, and the short time available to prepare for each attack, the Bde orders were carefully drawn up and many complicated moves were satisfactorily co-ordinated. |
| Citations 9 |
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For a devoted contribution to the AMF. |
| Career summary 36 |
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General service officer grade 1 Headquarters 4MD. |
| Citations 11 |
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Devotion to duty in the AMF. |
| Citations 7 |
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Ext Sheet DN 57/43, LG Supp 36209/43. |
| Citations 6 |
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His work throughout was an inspiration to all who dealt with him and by his own personal determination and example helped to obtain in no small way the results achieved.' |
| Date of birth |
06/10/1910 |
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| Royal Military College |
1928-02-15 - 1931-12-08 |
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| Date and unit at enlinstment (ORs) |
15/02/1928 |
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| Interwar Service 1 |
15/02/1928 |
Inducted Staff Captain |
| Date commissioned |
09/12/1931 |
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| Interwar Service 2 |
09/12/1931 |
Lieutenant |
| Interwar Service 3 |
01/02/1932 |
1/21st Light Horse Regiment |
| Interwar Service 4 |
1932-08-01 - 1935-01-15 |
aide de camp to Governor General |
| Interwar Service 6 |
1935-09-10 - 1936-10-26 |
Training in India. |
| Interwar Service 5 |
06/02/1935 |
adjutant & QM 20 Light Horse Regiment |
| Interwar Service 7 |
26/10/1936 |
Adjutant & QM 13th Light Horse Regiment. |
| Career summary 2 |
23/10/1939 |
Enlisted 2 AIF. |
| Interwar Service 8 |
19/06/1939 |
Instructor Central Training Depot. |
| Career summary 3 |
01/11/1940 |
Arrived Middle East. |
| Career summary 4 |
1940-11-01 - 1941-02-23 |
Course Middle East Staff School #3 Jnr War Staff Course. |
| Career summary 8 |
01/10/1941 |
General service officer grade 2 Headquarters 7th Division. |
| Career summary 7 |
25/05/1941 |
Major (bd 23 Feb 41) promul |
| Career summary 1 |
13/10/1941 |
Seconded Captain 6th Division Cavalry regiment. |
| Career summary 5 |
23/02/1941 |
Seconded brigade major Headquarters 21st Brigade. |
| Career summary 6 |
05/04/1941 |
Temporary Major. |
| Career summary 9 |
28/12/1941 |
General service officer grade 2 (ED) G Headquarters Middle East. |
| Career summary 13 |
07/11/1942 |
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, commanding officer 2/24th battalion. |
| Appointment |
1942-11-07 - 1943-04-18 |
Battalion: 2/24th; Rank on appointment: Major, temporary Lieutenant Colonel; Appointed from: Brigade Major 26th Brigade; Reason for end of appointment: staff appointment: general service officer (Liasion) Headquarters 2 Australian Corps. |
| Citations 2 |
04/11/1942 |
'For meritorious service and devotion to duty throughout the period 23 Oct to 23 Jan 43, and in particular during the Western Desert operations. |
| Career summary 14 |
22/12/1942 |
Lieutenant Colonel (bd 7 Nov 42) promul. |
| Career summary 10 |
17/05/1942 |
Assistant liaison officer G Headquarters Middle East. |
| Career summary 12 |
09/06/1942 |
Brigade Major Headquarters 26th Brigade. |
| Career summary 11 |
25/06/1942 |
Mention in Despatches. |
| Career summary 18 |
18/04/1943 |
General service officer (Liaison) Headquarters 2 Australian Corps. |
| Career summary 22 |
15/12/1943 |
General service officer grade 1 (Adv LHQ) director Mil Int. |
| Career summary 17 |
18/04/1943 |
Relinquished command 2/24th battalion. |
| Career summary 20 |
07/10/1943 |
Arrived Moresby. |
| Career summary 15 |
01/1943 |
(Was wanted for job in Australian Army Staff London, wasn't appt though). |
| Career summary 21 |
03/11/1943 |
Officer of the Order of the British Empire. |
| Career summary 19 |
26/08/1943 |
Mention in Despatches (1 May-22 Oct 42). |
| Career summary 16 |
25/02/1943 |
Returned to Australia (Melbourne). |
| Career summary 24 |
24/07/1944 |
General service officer grade 1 (Special Ops) SRD, liaison officer (SRD-DMI), Dir'e Mil Int, G Br, Adv LHQ. |
| Career summary 23 |
06/03/1944 |
Returned to Australia. |
| Career summary 26 |
13/11/1944 |
General service officer grade 1 (Int) Headquarters Adv Land Headquarters. |
| Career summary 25 |
1944-08-03 - 1944-11-13 |
Administering commanding officer Z Special Unit (in addition to general service officer grade 1 (Spec Ops). |
| Career summary 29 |
24/08/1945 |
Arrived Morotai. |
| Career summary 27 |
15/01/1945 |
Arrived Hollandia. |
| Career summary 28 |
12/04/1945 |
Arrived Manila. |
| Career summary 30 |
22/09/1945 |
Returned to Australia (Brisbane). |
| Career summary 31 |
22/09/1945 |
Attached Int General Staff Headquarters AMF. |
| Career summary 32 |
26/08/1946 |
General service officer grade 1 Exchange officers (general service officer grade 1 (Mil Operations & Planning) A Headquarters Canada) with Canadian Army. |
| Career summary 34 |
18/10/1948 |
Lieutenant Colonel (Australian Staff Corps). |
| Career summary 35 |
14/03/1949 |
Assistant adjutant and quarter master general Headquarters 4MD. |
| Career summary 37 |
04/09/1950 |
Temporary Colonel DMI, A Headquarters. |
| Career summary 38 |
1952-05-15 - 1955-06-19 |
HON aide de camp Governor General. |
| Career summary 39 |
09/07/1952 |
Colonel (Australian Staff Corps). |
| Career summary 42 |
08/11/1953 |
Arrived Japan. |
| Career summary 40 |
03/11/1953 |
Temporary Brigadier. |
| Career summary 43 |
23/11/1953 |
Arrived Korea. |
| Career summary 41 |
13/11/1953 |
Command BCFK (Australian Army Component). |
| Career summary 44 |
15/10/1954 |
Relinquished command Australian Component BCFK. |
| Career summary 46 |
30/10/1954 |
Brigadier (Australian Staff Corps). |
| Career summary 45 |
11/01/1955 |
Attached AAustralian United Kingdom for 1955 Imp Def Coll Cse. |
| Career summary 47 |
10/01/1956 |
Australian Army Rep United Kingdom. |
| Career summary 49 |
08/07/1957 |
Relinquish AAR United Kingdom. |
| Career summary 48 |
30/09/1957 |
Major General. |
| Career summary 50 |
09/09/1957 |
Quarter Master general A Headquarters. |
| Career summary 51 |
16/01/1958 |
Commander of the Order of the British Empire. |
| Career summary 52 |
15/01/1962 |
Commandant Royal Military College. |
| Career summary 53 |
01/01/1966 |
Companion of the Order of the Bath. |
| Career summary 55 |
08/01/1968 |
Retired List. |
| Career summary 54 |
07/01/1968 |
Relinquish commandant Royal Military College. |
| Date of death |
22/11/1993 |
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