Ronald Berry Finlayson
Ronald Berry Finlayson was born in Wollongong on 6th March, 1890. He was serving in 25th Infantry CMF at the time he enlisted and working as a bank clerk.
Ronald embarked on HMAT A71 Nestor on 9th April, 1916 with 16th Reinforcements 1st Battalion.
After arrival in England he joined the battalion and saw service on the Western Front. He was then promoted to Lieutenant on 30th August, 1916 and became the battalion bombing officer. While engaged in trench fighting with D Company, Ronald was killed by machine gun fire.
Lieutenant Finlayson was listed as missing on 5th November, 1916 and evidence on his Red Cross file indicates his body was seen in the trench on that date.
He is buried in Bancourt British Cemetery Flers France. Plot X, Row C, Grave 16.
Ronald's brother, Malcolm Robert Finlayson, also served.
Links
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Ronald Berry Finlayson National Archives Australia
- http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/DetailsReports/ItemD...
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AIF Project
- https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=97525
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Roll of Honour: Ronald Berry Finlayson
- https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1732683/
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First World War Embarkation Rolls: Ronald Berry Finlayson
- https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R2018353/
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Red Cross Wounded and Missing: Ronald Berry Finlayson
- https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1486773/
Trove Links
- NEW SOUTH WALES. KILLED. - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) - http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/15746080?searchTerm=ronald+berry+finl...
- LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. - The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser (NSW : 1863 - 1947) - http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/102406448?searchTerm=ronald+berry+fin...