Allan Cross FINLAYSON

Regimental number9/439
AddressLochindorb, Purekireki, Otago
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMrs E Finlayson, 18 Patrick Street, Mornington, Dunedin
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
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Mentioned in Despatches

'This Officer has commanded the 1st Machine gun Company with great skill and has on many occasions shown great gallantry when arranging and supervising the guns of his Company during barrages in attacks and counter attacks. His work throughout has been good.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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